Opens 9/30 ends2/05and most lands are open. Check the Dnr web site for info. Some are large and some small. You can buy tags on line. I think out of state small game and a deer tag, you need both is around 125. A total of 3 can be taken in the state with one buck regardless of anything else. A buck is considered one if it has 3" or greater spikes. One buck that's all. The 3 can be taken in zoneC or you can take 1 only in A, 2 only in B or any combination for a total of 3. Good to read the regs. They are a bit confusing. Ohio has a lot of public land, but it is used. Some are big enough to get lost in. One other thing, you must check the deer in whole so be prepared to get it out. No motorized vehicles allowed. Bummer I know. Going to used a mountain bike this year on some of the public grounds.