Increased deer populations can seriously affect native plant communities, and for this reason, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will coordinate special deer hunts at three state nature preserves to help preserve the rare and protected plants that grow on these properties. This year, Goll Woods in Fulton County, Lawrence Woods in Hardin County […]
ODNR offers special deer hunts on three State Nature Preserves, including in Hardin County
August 26, 2015 by
Ohio accepting controlled hunting applications
June 15, 2015 by
Applications are now being accepted for controlled deer and waterfowl hunts on selected Ohio public areas during the 2015-2016 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Hunters have until Friday, July 31, to submit permit applications for a random drawing. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional […]
Turkey hunting season opens this weekend across Ohio
April 16, 2015 by
For many hunters, spring in Ohio brings the unmistakable sound of gobbling wild turkeys as Ohio’s annual hunt of this popular game bird begins. The 2015 Ohio spring hunting season opens Monday, April 20, with the youth wild turkey season on Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). […]
State officials amend 2015-2016 Ohio hunting regulations proposals
March 23, 2015 by
After receiving public input about regulations proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Feb. 11, modifications were made to some of the proposed season dates for the 2015-2016 hunting regulations. These changes were presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council at Wednesday’s meeting. The council will vote on these amended proposals as well as all other […]
Ohio’s fishing and hunting licenses available now for 2015-2016 seasons
March 12, 2015 by
Ohio’s hunting and fishing license year kicked off March 1 allowing hunters and anglers to purchase their 2015-2016 licenses and many permits, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The prices for Ohio’s 2015-2016 hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and permits are unchanged from last year. Resident license and permit prices have remained […]
Reduced bag limits part of proposed changes to Ohio deer hunting rules
February 17, 2015 by
A reduction in bag limits and antlerless permit use, as well as a shift in the youth season during the 2015-2016 hunting seasons, were among regulations proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Among the proposals: Reduce bag […]
Ohio hunters checked more than 175,000 deer in 2014-2015
February 4, 2015 by
Ohio’s white-tailed deer archery season closed Sunday, Feb. 1, marking the end of Ohio’s 2014-2015 deer hunting season. Across the state, hunters checked a total of 175,745 deer during all 2014-2015 hunting seasons, according to numbers released by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR officials said that in the last few years, through increased […]
Hunting expert to speak at Wild Game Dinner
January 13, 2015 by
Richland Road Church of Christ will host their potluck-style Men’s Wild Game Dinner on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 6:00pm. The guest speaker will be Jeremy Kelch of the pro staff of Outdoor Insight TV. Kelch, also a teacher, was raised in the small town of Hundred, West Virginia. He said he started chasing deer […]
Hunters get another chance at deer this weekend with muzzleloader season
December 31, 2014 by
Ohio’s white-tailed deer muzzleloader hunting season opens Friday, January 2, 2015, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Deer-muzzleloader hunting season runs through Monday, January 5, 2015. Hunters can pursue deer in Ohio with a muzzleloader or bow during this four-day season. Hunters checked 16,464 deer during the 2014 four-day muzzleloader season. Hunting […]
Ohio lawmakers approve suppressors for hunting, concealed carry changes
December 11, 2014 by
State lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to legislation to loosen state regulations for concealed-handgun licenses and allow hunters to use gun silencers. Under House Bill 234, the number of training hours needed to obtain a concealed-handgun license would be reduced from 12 to 8. At least two of those hours would have to consist of […]
