Hunters Off to Slower Start in Deer-Gun Season

Hunters checked 22,620 white-tailed deer on Monday, December 2, the opening day of Ohio’s 2013 deer-gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The numbers from Marion County and all surrounding counties were down compared with last year’s opening day. The deer-gun season remains open through Sunday, December […]

Ohio’s Hunters Get More Prime Hunting Time When Deer-Gun Hunting Season Opens

Deer-gun season, one of Ohio’s most revered hunting traditions, begins Monday, December 2, 2013 with 30 more minutes of prime hunting time each day, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s deer-gun season is open through Sunday, December 8, 2013. Hunting time is extended 30 minutes for all deer-gun seasons. Hunters were […]

Eight New Counties Added to Ohio’s Fall Wild Turkey Hunting Season

Ohio hunters can harvest a wild turkey for their Thanksgiving feast during the seven-week hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s fall wild turkey hunting season runs Monday, Oct. 14, through Sunday, Dec. 1, giving hunters the opportunity to pursue gobblers and hens. New counties open for fall turkey hunting […]

ODNR Offers New Antlerless-Only Deer Muzzleloader Hunt

Ohio hunters may participate in a new antlerless-only deer muzzleloader season Oct. 12-13, 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “October is a great time to hunt deer in Ohio. This new antlerless muzzleloader weekend is a chance for Ohio hunters to enjoy the outdoors and help manage the state’s deer herd,” […]

“Hunting with Heroes” Sponsors Deer Hunts for Disabled

The Hunting with Heroes program has announced its fall hunting opportunities for disabled hunters according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. Now in its fifth year the Lt. Colonel Ted Epple Veterans with Disabilities Bow Hunt is set for Nov. 8–10, 2013. Past hunts have been quite successful with 10 deer […]

Several Dates set for Youth Hunting Opportunities

Ohio’s young hunters have many opportunities to learn and improve their outdoors skills during several special youth hunting seasons, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “Ohio offers great hunting opportunities for sportsmen and women of all ages,” said ODNR Director James Zehringer. “Our youth hunts provide parents a chance to share with […]

More Prime Hunting Time as Deer Season Opens Saturday

Several changes to Ohio’s white-tailed deer hunting regulations take effect when the first deer season begins on Saturday, September 28, 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). New deer hunting regulations implemented by the ODNR Division of Wildlife include extended hunting hours during gun and muzzleloader seasons, county bag limits, changes to […]

Ohio Wildlife Council Approves Early Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons

The Ohio Wildlife Council recently approved the state’s 2013-2014 early migratory game bird hunting seasons, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Sept. 1 kicks off the state’s bird hunting seasons for mourning dove, Canada goose, rail, moorhen and snipe. New this year, bag limits for Canada geese and teal have increased, and […]

Applications Being Accepted for Ohio’s Controlled Deer and Waterfowl Hunts

Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio’s 2013-2014 controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31, 2013 to submit permit applications for a random drawing, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities for Ohio’s hunting enthusiasts. All applicants, youth […]

2013-2014 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Season Dates Announced

The 2013-2014 Ohio hunting and trapping season dates have been released by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The seasons include changes to address deer management on a county level, and increase hunting opportunities through extended hours and a new early muzzleloader season. 2013-2014 hunting and trapping seasons: Deer archery: Sept. 28 – Feb. […]