So, in my simple way of looking at things, the deer season for archers could open Oct. 1 statewide and end Jan. 1 of the following year. That would avoid constant changes in dates as calendars shift.
A statewide deer muzzleloader season will be held Jan. 4-7, 2025, and deer archery season remains open until Feb. 2, 2025. Hunter orange is required by ODNR regulations: "Hunting any wild animal ...