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Hunters Harvest More Than 184,000 Deer in 2019-2020 Season
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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 the department’s Division of Wildlife say the season began Sept. 28 and ended Feb. 2. The total of 184,465 represented all deer taken during the… Read More
Ohio’s Gun Season for Deer Begins Early Next Month
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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 Dec. 21 and Dec. 22. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife says hunters killed more than 60,500 deer during last year’s weeklong… Read More
Applications Being Accepted for W.Va. State Park Deer Hunts
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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 applications is Aug. 25. A drawing will be held the next day and successful applicants will be notified in early September. Hunters must apply online…. 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. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports more than 300 people packed the midwinter meeting of the state Natural Resources Commission on Sunday. The commission has no influence… Read More
Kentucky Offers New Elk Hunting Permit Option
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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 permit gives archery and crossbow hunters a choice in whether to take a male or female elk. Gabe Jenkins, the state’s elk program coordinator, says… 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
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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 the Ohio Wildlife Council voted to reduce the statewide number of deer hunters can take from nine to six. Only one deer may be antlerless…. Read More
West Virginia Launches Electronic Game Check System For Hunters
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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 West Virginia Division of Natural Resources says the system will take effect in time for the 2015 spring gobbler season, which begins April 27. The… Read More
Ohio’s Wild Turkey Season Opening This Month For Hunters
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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 set for April 18 and 19. Hunters harvested 16,000 wild turkeys during the 2014 youth and spring turkey seasons. The state expects about 70,000 licensed… Read More
Changes Proposed To Ohio’s 2015-2016 Hunting Season Dates
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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 meeting. Hunters had sought more time between the two days of gun hunting in December and muzzleloader season. The initial dates had raised concerns about… Read More
New Ohio Gun Rules Allowing Noise Suppressors Take Effect
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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 Columbus Dispatch reports the law approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. John Kasich last year goes into effect Monday. It allows licensed hunters… Read More