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Athens allows some bow hunters on city-owned property to reduce deer population
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB Public Media) — Kathy Berry moved into her Athens home on Elmwood Street in 1980 and started gardening. She didn’t worry much about deer at the time. … Read More
Ohio legislators introduce a ballot proposal that guarantees the right to hunt, fish
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — GOP lawmakers want to ask voters whether to cement the right to hunt and fish in the Ohio Constitution, and a joint resolution to get… Read More
Firearm buck season kills up 18% in West Virginia
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The number of antlered white-tailed deer killed in West Virginia during the two-week firearms season increased 18% compared to a year ago, wildlife officials said…. Read More
Hunters Harvest More Than 184,000 Deer in 2019-2020 Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Officials with the state’s Department of Natural Resources say hunters have harvested a total of more than 184,000 white-tailed deer in Ohio’s 2019-2020 season. Officials with… Read More
Ohio’s Gun Season for Deer Begins Early Next Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s gun season for deer is set to begin early next month. The season runs Dec. 2 through Dec. 8, with an additional weekend of hunting… Read More
Applications Being Accepted for W.Va. State Park Deer Hunts
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is accepting applications for controlled deer hunts at six state parks. A DNR statement says the deadline for… Read More
W. Va. Hunters Argue Against Guided Bear Hunts, For Buck Limits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia hunters have protested a bill to allow guided bear hunts and supported lowering the limit on bucks for deer hunters from three to two…. Read More
Kentucky Offers New Elk Hunting Permit Option
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is offering to a new, either-sex bow-hunting permit for this year’s elk season. State officials say the new… Read More
Week Ahead: The Stakes Are About To Get Really High For Republicans
Shutdown and debt ceiling deadlines are fast approaching four days before the Alabama Senate election, and Republicans are trying to pass a tax plan by Christmas.
Ohio Council OKs Hunting Rules For 2015-2016 Deer Seasons
Ohio’s wildlife council has given the OK to reductions in deer bag limits and removed the peregrine falcon from Ohio’s threatened species list. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says… Read More
West Virginia Launches Electronic Game Check System For Hunters
West Virginia is making it easier for hunters and trappers to check in their game. A new electronic system allows hunters to check game in by phone or computers. The… Read More
Ohio’s Wild Turkey Season Opening This Month For Hunters
Ohio will open its spring season for hunting wild turkeys this month. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the spring season opens April 20 while the youth season is… Read More
Changes Proposed To Ohio’s 2015-2016 Hunting Season Dates
Ohio officials are proposing to provide additional time between gun and muzzleloader hunting seasons this coming winter. The proposed dates were presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council at a recent… Read More
New Ohio Gun Rules Allowing Noise Suppressors Take Effect
A new state law that relaxes some requirements for concealed carry permits and allows hunters to use noise suppressors under certain conditions is set to take effect in Ohio. The… Read More