The Ohio counties in green have record books of deer since 2012. As you can see, OPTO, situated in Adams County is a prime location for yielding a record buck. In "Buckmaster Whitetail Trophy Records", more than a dozen Ohio bucks will fill various #1 spots. 

Ohio has affordable licenses with one of the longest seasons (4 months) and no deadlines or lottery. Ohio's hunts take place October thru January allowing plenty of chances to harvest that trophy buck with archery, shotgun or muzzleloader. A one buck limit also ensures Ohio continues to be home to monstrous bucks.