Ohio · License · 2026 Edition
Ohio Hunting License Cost 2026: Fees, Deer & Turkey Permits
A year costs $19 for residents and $180.96 for nonresidents.
01 — Base hunting license
| Type | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $19 | |
| Senior Resident Hunting | $10 | Age 66+, born on or after 1/1/1938 |
| Free Senior Resident Hunting | Free | Born on or before 12/31/1937 |
| Youth Hunting | $10 | |
| 3-Year Hunting | $54.08 | |
| 5-Year Hunting | $90.14 | |
| 10-Year Hunting | $180.27 | |
| Lifetime Hunting | $449.28 | |
| Youth Lifetime Hunting | $430.56 | |
| Nonresident Hunting | $180.96 | |
| Nonresident 3-Day Hunt Small Game | $40.56 |
02 — Deer permits
| Permit | Total |
|---|---|
| Deer Permit, Either Sex | $31.20 |
| Deer Permit, Antlerless Only | $15 |
| Senior Deer Permit, Either Sex | $12 |
| Senior Deer Permit, Antlerless Only | $15 |
| Youth Deer Permit, Either Sex | $16 |
| Nonresident Deer Permit, Either Sex | $76.96 |
| Nonresident Deer Permit, Antlerless Only | $15 |
03 — Turkey permits
| Permit | Total |
|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Permit | $31.20 |
| Fall Turkey Permit | $31.20 |
| Senior Spring Turkey Permit | $12 |
| Senior Fall Turkey Permit | $12 |
| Youth Spring Turkey Permit | $16 |
| Youth Fall Turkey Permit | $16 |
| Nonresident Spring Turkey Permit | $38.48 |
| Nonresident Fall Turkey Permit | $38.48 |
04 — Waterfowl stamp
| Stamp | Total |
|---|---|
| Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp (Resident) | $15 |
| Nonresident Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp | $15 |
Waterfowl hunters 16+ also need the free federal HIP registration and a Federal Duck Stamp. Ohio duck season dates →
05 — Hunter education
Ohio requires a hunter education certificate for most first-time license buyers. Hunter education is required for first-time license buyers born after Jan 1, 1972 — confirm current cutoff with ODNR.
06 — Where to buy
Licenses and permits are sold through Wild Ohio / ohiolicenseagent.com, the state's official portal.
Wild Ohio / ohiolicenseagent.com →
Ohio hunting licenses are valid March 1 through the last day of February the following year (per ODNR license terms).
Verified · Ohio Division of Wildlife · Last verified 2026-08-01
Publisher's note. Prices read from the ODNR license offerings document, retrieved 2026-08-01. Review due 2027-01-15. Fees are set by the state and change without notice — confirm current prices before purchase.