Ohio hunting calendar · 2026-27
Ohio hunting events: banquets, hunter education, coon hunts and field trials
On November 6, 2026 the Ohio calendar holds 49 dates still to come (32 banquets, 14 classes, 2 youth events and 1 expo), plus 42 held events with published winners: 35 UKC coon hunts and 7 American Field bird dog trials. Every row links the page it came from, read November 5, 2026.
Photo: Wing-Chi Poon (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Every Ohio hunting event still ahead, month by month
From November 6, 2026 through April 26, 2027: 49 rows. Hunter education rows show the spots the ODNR events system listed on the check date, so a class with no room reads full here as well. Type a town, a chapter or a word such as trapper in the box at the top and every month narrows at once.
Month index: November 2026 (20) · December 2026 (1) · January 2027 (7) · February 2027 (5) · March 2027 (10) · April 2027 (6)
November 2026 (20 listings)
| Date | Name | Chapter or club | Location | Details | Register | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (Ashley) · hunter education class, Ashley | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Ashley, Delaware County | Register | Source | |
| Nov 6, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (Xenia) · hunter education class, Xenia | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Xenia, Greene County | Register | Source | |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Springfield DU Dinner Banquet · DU dinner, Springfield | Ducks Unlimited | Springfield, Clark County | Tickets | Source | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (Chillicothe) · hunter education class, Chillicothe | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Chillicothe, Ross County | Register | Source | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (Ravenna) · hunter education class, Ravenna | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Ravenna, Portage County | Register | Source | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (Wheelersburg) · hunter education class, Wheelersburg | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Wheelersburg, Scioto County | Register | Source | |
| Nov 7, 2026 | ODNR Trapper Education Class (Camden) · trapper education class, Camden | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Camden, Preble County | Register | Source | |
| Nov 9, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (Bellefontaine) · hunter education class, Bellefontaine | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Bellefontaine, Logan County | Register | Source | |
| Nov 10, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (Winchester) · hunter education class, Winchester | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Winchester, Adams County | Register | Source | |
| Nov 13, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (Marietta) · hunter education class, Marietta | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Marietta, Washington County | Register | Source | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Fairfield County Dinner · DU dinner, Lancaster | Ducks Unlimited | Lancaster, Fairfield County | Tickets | Source | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Maumee Bay Youth Deer Hunt (age 4-17) · JAKES youth deer hunt, Oregon | NWTF | Oregon, Lucas County | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (Delphos) · hunter education class, Delphos | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Register | Source | ||
| Nov 14, 2026 | Full ODNR Hunter Education Class (Shiloh) · hunter education class, Shiloh | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Shiloh, Richland County | Class page (full) | Source | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Scioto Valley DU Annual Banquet · DU dinner, Chillicothe | Ducks Unlimited | Chillicothe, Ross County | Tickets | Source | |
| Nov 15, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (McConnelsville) · hunter education class, McConnelsville | ODNR Division of Wildlife | McConnelsville, Morgan County | Register | Source | |
| Nov 15, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (Mecca) · hunter education class, Mecca | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Mecca, Trumbull County | Register | Source | |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Norwalk Ducks Unlimited Banquet · DU dinner, Norwalk | Ducks Unlimited | Norwalk, Huron County | Tickets | Source | |
| Nov 19, 2026 | ODNR Hunter Education Class (Waldo) · hunter education class, Waldo | ODNR Division of Wildlife | Register | Source | ||
| Nov 28, 2026 | Logan County Longbeards NWTF Fundraiser · NWTF banquet, West Mansfield | NWTF | West Mansfield, Logan County | Event details | Source |
December 2026 (1 listing)
| Date | Name | Chapter or club | Location | Details | Register | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 | RMEF Shawnee Forest Chapter Banquet · RMEF banquet, Chillicothe | RMEF | Chillicothe, Ross County | Tickets | Source |
January 2027 (7 listings)
| Date | Name | Chapter or club | Location | Details | Register | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2027 | Queen City Strutters NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet, Anderson | NWTF | Anderson, Hamilton County | Tickets | Source | |
| Jan 9, 2027 | 2027 Ohio State Awards Banquet · NWTF awards banquet, Cambridge | NWTF | Cambridge, Guernsey County | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 16, 2027 | RMEF Central Ohio Chapter Banquet · RMEF banquet, Orient | RMEF | Orient, Pickaway County | Tickets | Source | |
| Jan 29, 2027 | Buckeye Conservation Chapter NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet, Pickerington | NWTF | Pickerington, Fairfield County | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Carroll County Double Beards NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet, Malvern | NWTF | Malvern, Carroll County | Event details | Source | |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Harrison County Ghost Gobblers Banquet · NWTF banquet, Cadiz | NWTF | Cadiz, Harrison County | Tickets | Source | |
| Jan 30, 2027 | RMEF Honey Creek Chapter Banquet · RMEF banquet, Springfield | RMEF | Springfield, Clark County | Tickets | Source |
February 2027 (5 listings)
| Date | Name | Chapter or club | Location | Details | Register | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2027 | Y-Bridge Longbeards NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet, Zanesville | NWTF | Zanesville, Muskingum County | Tickets | Source | |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Champaign County Ghost Gobblers NWTF Fundraiser · NWTF banquet, Urbana | NWTF | Urbana, Champaign County | Tickets | Source | |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Morgan County Greenwing Day · DU Greenwing day, McConnelsville | Ducks Unlimited | McConnelsville, Morgan County | Sign up | Source | |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Knox County DU Annual Banquet · DU dinner, Howard | Ducks Unlimited | Howard, Knox County | Tickets | Source | |
| Feb 28, 2027 | Beaver Creek Chapter NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet, Lisbon | NWTF | Lisbon, Columbiana County | Tickets | Source |
March 2027 (10 listings)
April 2027 (6 listings)
| Date | Name | Chapter or club | Location | Details | Register | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2027 | Huron River Valley Fantails NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet, Sandusky | NWTF | Sandusky, Erie County | Tickets | Source | |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Muskingum Valley Chapter NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet, Coshocton | NWTF | Coshocton, Coshocton County | Tickets | Source | |
| Apr 11, 2027 | Buckeye Toms Banquet · NWTF banquet, Marengo | NWTF | Marengo, Morrow County | Tickets | Source | |
| Apr 11, 2027 | Wayne County Longbeards NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet, Kidron | NWTF | Kidron, Wayne County | Tickets | Source | |
| Apr 12, 2027 | Ohio Valley Fantails NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet, Toronto | NWTF | Toronto, Jefferson County | Tickets | Source | |
| Apr 26, 2027 | Thundering Toms of Trumbull County NWTF Banquet · NWTF banquet, Cortland | NWTF | Cortland, Trumbull County | Tickets | Source |
Collected November 5, 2026 from ODNR class listings, chapter feeds and dog-event result pages, one source per row.
Ohio hunting events by type
5 kinds of event have at least three rows and a page each, with a venue map, a month chart and questions of their own. Coon hunts and field trials show winners instead of sign-up buttons because every row of those two kinds has already run.
Ohio listings without a type page
| Date | Event | Type | Where | Link | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19–21, 2027 | Open Season Sportsman's Expo Ohio 2027 | Sportsman’s expo | Columbus, Franklin County | Ticket page | Source |
Ohio hunting events closest to you
Allow one location reading, or pick a county at the top, and the six nearest upcoming listings appear with their miles and the host’s button.
Straight-line miles. A class or camp held on a wildlife area or state park uses that property; other rows use the Census point for the town, or the county centre when only the county is known.
Latest Ohio coon hunt and field trial winners
The ten most recent of 42 result rows. UKC prints a cast winner and score for each nite hunt; American Field reports name the champion and runner-up with owner and handler. The newest field trial report in the data, posted November 4, 2026, covers the National Amateur Pheasant Shooting Dog Championship 2026.
| Date | Event and club | Where | Placings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | National Amateur Pheasant Shooting Dog Championship 2026 · bird dog championship, Bloomingdale | Bloomingdale, Jefferson County | Calico's Over The Top Miller's Flowers And Lace | Source |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Shade River CHA UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 2) · UKC nite hunt, Pomeroy | Pomeroy, Meigs County | NITECH CH'PR'Push My Luck Little Lady TW | Source |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Shade River CHA UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 1) · UKC nite hunt, Pomeroy | Pomeroy, Meigs County | 'PR'Rivertown Filthy Rich Princess TW | Source |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Morrow Co CHA UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 2) · UKC nite hunt, Cardington | Cardington, Morrow County | CH'PR'Uchtman One Eyed Darlin HTX BLU | Source |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Morrow Co CHA UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 1) · UKC nite hunt, Cardington | Cardington, Morrow County | 'PR'B&w's Dr. Pheelgood TW | Source |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Clark Co CHC UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 2) · UKC nite hunt, Medway | Medway, Clark County | GRNITECH'PR'Hillbilly Rooster TW | Source |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Clark Co CHC UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 1) · UKC nite hunt, Medway | Medway, Clark County | CH GRNITECH(5)'PR'Phillips Hardtime Scooter ENG | Source |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Williams Co CHA UKC Nite Hunt · UKC nite hunt, Montpelier | Montpelier, Williams County | GRNITECH'PR'Elk Creek Bye Phelicia TW | Source |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Paint Creek CHC Inc UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 1) · UKC nite hunt, Bainbridge | Bainbridge, Ross County | GRNITECH GRCH'PR'Backyard Steel Dot ENG | Source |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Muskingum County Coonhunters Club UKC Nite Hunt (Hunt 2) · UKC nite hunt, Norwich | Norwich, Muskingum County | CH'PR'Drop Dead Ted TW | Source |
Ohio hunting events by county and Wildlife District
69 of the 88 counties appear somewhere in the research and 38 have a date still ahead. District 4 (Southeast Ohio) holds the most upcoming rows, 14. Each county link opens the events section of that county guide, next to its deer limit and public land.
| Wildlife District | Office | Counties | Ahead | Results | Held |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 1: Central Ohio | Columbus | 13 | 12 | 8 | 10 |
| District 2: Northwest Ohio | Findlay | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| District 3: Northeast Ohio | Akron | 19 | 10 | 8 | 29 |
| District 4: Southeast Ohio | Athens | 19 | 14 | 21 | 10 |
| District 5: Southwest Ohio | Xenia | 17 | 6 | 2 | 14 |
- Adams County1 upcoming · 0 past
- Allen County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Ashland County0 upcoming · 2 past
- Ashtabula County0 upcoming · 2 past
- Athens County0 upcoming · 2 past
- Belmont County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Carroll County1 upcoming · 0 past
- Champaign County1 upcoming · 1 past
- Clark County2 upcoming · 4 past
- Clinton County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Columbiana County1 upcoming · 2 past
- Coshocton County1 upcoming · 0 past
- Crawford County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Cuyahoga County0 upcoming · 2 past
- Darke County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Delaware County2 upcoming · 0 past
- Erie County1 upcoming · 2 past
- Fairfield County2 upcoming · 0 past
- Franklin County1 upcoming · 2 past
- Gallia County0 upcoming · 4 past
- Geauga County1 upcoming · 2 past
- Greene County1 upcoming · 1 past
- Guernsey County2 upcoming · 3 past
- Hamilton County1 upcoming · 0 past
- Harrison County1 upcoming · 3 past
- Henry County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Huron County1 upcoming · 0 past
- Jackson County0 upcoming · 4 past
- Jefferson County1 upcoming · 9 past
- Knox County1 upcoming · 3 past
- Lake County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Lawrence County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Licking County0 upcoming · 2 past
- Logan County2 upcoming · 0 past
- Lorain County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Lucas County2 upcoming · 3 past
- Madison County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Mahoning County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Marion County1 upcoming · 1 past
- Medina County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Meigs County0 upcoming · 2 past
- Mercer County0 upcoming · 3 past
- Miami County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Monroe County0 upcoming · 2 past
- Montgomery County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Morgan County2 upcoming · 1 past
- Morrow County1 upcoming · 7 past
- Muskingum County1 upcoming · 5 past
- Ottawa County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Perry County1 upcoming · 4 past
- Pickaway County1 upcoming · 1 past
- Portage County1 upcoming · 2 past
- Preble County1 upcoming · 1 past
- Richland County1 upcoming · 0 past
- Ross County3 upcoming · 2 past
- Sandusky County1 upcoming · 1 past
- Scioto County1 upcoming · 0 past
- Seneca County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Shelby County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Stark County1 upcoming · 0 past
- Trumbull County2 upcoming · 5 past
- Tuscarawas County0 upcoming · 2 past
- Van Wert County1 upcoming · 0 past
- Vinton County1 upcoming · 0 past
- Warren County0 upcoming · 2 past
- Washington County2 upcoming · 0 past
- Wayne County1 upcoming · 2 past
- Williams County0 upcoming · 1 past
- Wyandot County0 upcoming · 1 past
Spots left in Ohio hunter and trapper education classes
14 classes are still ahead. When checked, 1 had no spot left, 3 had five or fewer and 10 had more room. Classes are free and run by volunteer instructors at sportsmen’s clubs, schools and wildlife areas; the button opens the live class profile.
| Town | County | First day | Kind | Spots left | Sign-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley | Delaware | Nov 6, 2026 | hunter education class | 16 | Register |
| Xenia | Greene | Nov 6, 2026 | hunter education class | 30 | Register |
| Camden | Preble | Nov 7, 2026 | trapper education class | 20 | Register |
| Chillicothe | Ross | Nov 7, 2026 | hunter education class | 54 | Register |
| Ravenna | Portage | Nov 7, 2026 | hunter education class | 32 | Register |
| Wheelersburg | Scioto | Nov 7, 2026 | hunter education class | 12 | Register |
| Bellefontaine | Logan | Nov 9, 2026 | hunter education class | 92 | Register |
| Winchester | Adams | Nov 10, 2026 | hunter education class | 8 | Register |
| Marietta | Washington | Nov 13, 2026 | hunter education class | 11 | Register |
| Delphos | Van Wert | Nov 14, 2026 | hunter education class | 1 | Register |
| Shiloh | Richland | Nov 14, 2026 | hunter education class | full | Class page (full) |
| McConnelsville | Morgan | Nov 15, 2026 | hunter education class | 1 | Register |
| Mecca | Trumbull | Nov 15, 2026 | hunter education class | 22 | Register |
| Waldo | Marion | Nov 19, 2026 | hunter education class | 4 | Register |
Spots as the ODNR Division of Wildlife events system showed them on November 5, 2026; hunter education rules, 2026-27 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations.
How the Ohio hunting calendar spreads over the year
Bars count all 164 dated rows, held or still ahead, by first day. Banquets bunch in March and April, classes in October and November and coon hunts in July and June. The table ranks hosts by listings still to come.
| Host | Ahead |
|---|---|
| NWTF | 23 |
| ODNR Division of Wildlife | 14 |
| Ducks Unlimited | 6 |
| RMEF | 5 |
| Open Season Sportsman’s Expo | 1 |
Suggest a listing for the Ohio events calendar
A gun bash in Girard, a turkey banquet in McArthur or a trapper workshop on a wildlife area fits this list. Point us to where it was announced.
Pages tied to the Ohio calendar
A date on the calendar says nothing about bag limits or permits; the season, license and county pages carry those.
Ohio hunting events, answered
How many hunting events are left on the Ohio calendar?
49 as of November 6, 2026: 32 banquets, 14 classes, 2 youth events and 1 expo. Another 115 have already been held; 42 of them published winners.
Which Ohio hunting event comes up first from today?
ODNR Hunter Education Class (Ashley), a hunter education class on November 6, 2026 at Delaware Wildlife Area, Ashley, Delaware County. The listing notes: Fri 6 p.m. start; 16 spots left; Free.
Who has to pass hunter education in Ohio?
All first-time hunting license buyers except apprentice license buyers must complete a hunter education course (or show a previously held license, or attest they are 21+ and previously held a license in any state). Out-of-state hunter education cards and pre-1980 NRA hunter safety cards are accepted. 2026-27 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations
Do Ohio trappers need a separate class?
Instructor-led course or online course (residents 12 and older); enrollment through the Ohio Wildlife Licensing System. Trapper education (after hunter education) is required for a regular fur taker permit. The adult fur taker permit costs $15.00. ODNR license rows This calendar lists 1 trapper classes still ahead.
Are any Ohio hunter education classes already full?
Yes. 1 upcoming class shows zero spots on the ODNR events system as of November 5, 2026: Shiloh on November 14. Another 3 had five spots or fewer. The class page can reopen a spot if someone cancels.
Which conservation groups hold Ohio banquets this season?
Ducks Unlimited committees list 6 events still ahead, NWTF chapters 23 and RMEF chapters 5. The NWTF run lasts from November 14, 2026 to April 26, 2027.
When is the Ohio deer and turkey expo?
The Open Season Sportsman's Expo Ohio 2027 runs March 19 to March 21, 2027 at the Ohio Expo Center (Bricker Building) in Columbus; the listing calls it the former Ohio Deer and Turkey Expo.
Where are the Ohio UKC coon hunt results?
The results page lists 35 UKC coonhound events from May 30 to July 25, 2026, each with the cast winner or bench show winner the UKC printed. The busiest clubs were Morrow Co CHA (6), Jackson Co CH Inc (4) and Gallia Co Coon Club (4).
Which Ohio field trials published winners?
American Field printed results for 7 Ohio bird dog trials at Bloomingdale and Dresden in 2025 and 2026, among them National Amateur Pheasant Shooting Dog Championship 2026.
Where in Ohio are upcoming hunting events thickest?
Ross County (3), Delaware County (2) and Clark County (2).
Are there youth hunts on the Ohio calendar?
2 youth listings are still ahead: Maumee Bay Youth Deer Hunt (age 4-17) on November 14 and Morgan County Greenwing Day on February 20. Youth deer gun season November 21-22, 2026 (counts toward limits; hunter orange for youth and adult). ODNR youth season rules
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