DDD Hunter | Ohio Deer Hunter

Anyone who deer hunts knows that it is not a cheap hobby to get into. We buy new guns, bows, clothes, scents etc... every season. That doesn't include gas to and from, trail cameras, batteries, UTVs, meat processing, or taxidermy. Those all add up real fast but some of those costs are extras and can be avoided. The one cost that can't be avoided is the price of a hunting license and deer permit. In Ohio, a hunting license and one either-sex deer permit can cost you from $0 to $257.92. A landowner in Ohio can shoot deer on his/her property at no cost using a landowner license and permit. That is how it is possible to spend $0 for a license and permit. A non-resident hunter coming from out of state will spend $180.96 on a hunting license and $76.96 on one either-sex deer permit. Your average Ohio resident that is not a landowner will spend $19 on a one-year hunting license and $31.20 on one either-sex deer permit. Seniors (aged 66 and older) can buy a one-year hunting license for $10 and one either-sex deer permit for $12. See the tables below for the different options and costs for hunting licenses and deer permits. (Source) Related: What is the bag limit for deer in Ohio? What License and Permit Options are There for Deer Hunting in Ohio? Ohio Youth Hunting LicensesLengthCostResident & Non-Resident Youth Hunting License1 Year$10.00Resident & Non- Resident Apprentice License1 Year$10.00Resident Youth 3-Year Hunting License3 Years$27.04Resident Youth 5-Year Hunting License5 Years$45.07Resident Youth 10-Year Hunting License10 Years$90.14Resident Youth Lifetime Hunting LicenseLIFE$430.56 Ohio Adult Hunting LicensesLengthCostResident Hunting License1 Year$19.00Resident Apprentice License1 Year$19.00Resident 3-Year Hunting License3 Years$54.08Resident 5-Year Hunting License5 Years$90.14Resident 10-Year Hunting License10 Years$180.27Resident Lifetime Hunting LicenseLIFE$449.28Non-Resident Hunting License1 Year$180.96Non-Resident Apprentice License1 Year$180.96 Ohio Senior Hunting Licenses (66+ Residents Only)LengthCostSenior Resident Hunting License1 Year$10.00Senior Resident Apprentice License1 Year$10.00Senior Resident 3-Year Hunting License3 Years$27.04Senior Resident 5-Year Hunting License5 Years$45.07Senior Resident Lifetime Hunting LicenseLIFE$84.24 Either-Deer PermitsCost (each)Adult Resident $31.20Adult Non-Resident$76.96Youth Resident & Non-Resident$16.00Senior (Resident Only)$12.00 Deer Management PermitsCost (each)Adult/Youth Resident & Non-Resident$15.00Senior (Resident Only)$15.00 Where Can I Buy an Ohio Hunting License or Deer Permit? Many retail locations such as Walmart and other outdoor stores sell Ohio hunting licenses and deer permits over the counter. If you don't feel like buying one in person, you can always purchase one on the ODNR website or use their HuntFishOH app. The app is a real game-changer in my opinion. Related: Can you bait deer in Ohio?