
Based on 16,800 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Ohio, White-tailed Deer is most often recorded in June; in Ohio it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #1 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Odocoileus virginianus
White-tailed Deer in Ohio by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Ohio in June

Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Chipmunk

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Common Raccoon

Groundhog

Eastern Fox Squirrel

American Red Squirrel

Muskrat
Places to look in Ohio
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Chadwick Arboretum
Wayne National Forest
Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroPark
Hocking Hills State Park
Maumee Bay State Park
FAQ
When does White-tailed Deer appear in Ohio?
Mainly May–April, with the most records in June.
How common is White-tailed Deer in Ohio?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Ohio (16,800 records in our sample).