Ohio wildlife council approves 20142015 hunting regulations. Proposed 201516 ohio deer season includes smaller bag. Deer archery hunt during the youth deer gun season, if the archery hunter is not. Young hunters harvested 5,930 deer during youth gun season in 2016, a 17. Young ohio hunters take nearly 5,000 deer in youth gun season. It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of the most current laws when hunting.
Ohio expects another plentiful shotgun deer hunting season. Ohio hunters harvested 188,335 deer during the 20152016 hunting season. Largest scholastic clay target program sctp team in ohio. The condor youth shotgun has a shortened buttstock and 2212 barrels. Season opening date closing date page whitetailed deer hunting deer archery sept. Largest youth trapshooting program in ohio 2019117 youth participated in 2015, expanded our program to include handicap and doubles. The youth shotgun by ace luciano published on august 24, 2018 in firearms as the dog days of summer wind down, most of us who venture afield in search of game and fowl cant help but look forward several weeks to what has become, in many places, a national holidaythe opening of bird season.
The elegant over and under model is available in 20gauge and. What follows in this article is a quick overview of crossbow hunting regulations in ohio. Ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. The proposed season dates are nearly identical to previous seasons. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or the ohio administrative code oac. Ohio wildlife council receives 20192020 deer hunting. The youth deergun season is open to hunters with a valid youth hunting license and a deer permit. We understand that the future of trapshooting rests with the youth of our state. Purchase of a turkey permit and a nh hunting license for those age 16 or older allows the taking of one male turkey during the spring gobbler season and one male or hen. A blaze orange hat is required when hunting on wmas stocked with pheasant andor quail during the pheasant and quail season. Youth hunters must be 17yearsold or younger at the time they purchase their youth hunting license. Best bet particularly after day 1 is to find a real thick spot, or an escape route that leads to a thick spot. An additional twoday gun season has been proposed to take place dec. Competition youth trapshooting sctp buckeye outdoors.
The results of the study were presented, and a twozone approach was discussed at the wild turkey summit in august 2015. The ohio division of wildlife is funded by annual hunting. Nov 23, 2017 ohio officials say nearly 5,000 whitetailed deer were harvested during this years twoday youth gun season. Ohio welcomes largest national youth shooting competition. Pending approval, the ohio division of wildlifes deer. May 31, 2015 hunting and trapping season for fox, raccoon, skunk, opossum, weasel, mink, and muskrat also begins in the early part of november, according to the ohio department of natural resources. We are developing a new, dynamic, and userfriendly website that wont be ready until late summer. Published on jul 12, 2015 outdoor insights prostaff member, chris willoughby, hunts ohio for whitetails. Proposed 201516 ohio deer season includes smaller bag limits.
A valid indiana deer hunting license see page 27 of hunting guide for license types, resident youth hunttrap, or comprehensive lifetime hunting license is required to hunt for deer unless you meet one of the license. The ohio wildlife council heard proposals for ohio s 20192020 whitetailed deer hunting season dates and bag limits at wednesdays meeting, according to the ohio department of natural resources. The ohio department of natural resources says young hunters checked 4,958 deer during. Nov 21, 2010 i filmed a friends boy logan during youth gun season this year. Ohio hunters harvested 188,335 deer during the 20152016 hunting season, a 7. Ohio wildlife council receives 20192020 deer hunting proposals.
The ohio 20142015 hunting and trapping season dates can be. Founded in 2010, the minnesota youth shotgun association mysa is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Ohios youth deer gun season provides an excellent chance for all. Ohios young hunters harvest over 7,000 deer during youth gun. Ohio s young hunters checked 6,453 whitetailed deer during the twoday youth gun season, nov. In the 20162017 season a neighbor had shot this buck droopy with his compound but didnt recover him.
Ohios young hunters harvest nearly 6,000 deer during youth. Bobcats are still considered a protected species in ohio with no hunting or trapping. Feb 15, 2015 the regulatory screw on ohio s deer hunters likely will get a little tighter next season, though opportunities would change significantly. Season opening date closing date youth small game season october 21, 2017 october 22, 2017 october 28, 2017 october 29, 2017 youth deer gun season november 18, 2017 november 19, 2017 youth spring wild turkey season april 21. Ohios young hunters harvest nearly 6,000 deer during youth gun season november 23, 2016 news democrat sports 0 clay allen phillips, 10, bagged this burly ninepoint buck while youth hunting during the odnrs youth gun hunting season that ran nov. Deer taken by young hunters during the youth deer gun season count toward the county and statewide bag limits.
Ohios whitetailed deer hunting season is a success february 3. Ohios traditional deergun hunting season begins nov. On the first day of deer gun season in 2016, hunters harvested 18,776 deer, a 15. During last years youth gun season, 4,958 whitetailed deer were checked. Hunters have killed 148,830 deer during all of the 2014 seasons so far, including the early archery campaign, antlerless deer black powder season and the youth gun weekend. Ohios young hunters braved less than ideal weather conditions over the weekend and checked 4,958 whitetailed deer during the twoday youth gun season, nov.
New hampshire has a 7day fall shotgun turkey season only in wmus d2, g, h1, h2, i1, i2, j1, j2, k, l, m. A county list of all whitetailed deer checked by youth hunters using a shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun or straightwalled cartridge rifle during the 2016 youth deergun hunting season is shown below. Deer can be hunted with a shotgun using slugs, a muzzleloader. He hunts a buck named tumor and pulls the trigger in slug gun season. In 2015 the odnr division of wildlife established a disease surveillance. Remington 870 express youth 20 ga shotgun 21 barrel. The youth shotgun hunt, where hunters under the age of 18 are accompanied by a nonhunting adult, was november 18 and 19.
The first number following the countys name shows the harvest numbers for 2016, and the 2015 numbers are in parentheses. Deer gun season opening soon november 16, 2015 ohio deer hunting. Jul 17, 2012 yes they are looking for food, but those first gunshots send them nocturnal pretty quickly. Ohios young hunters had a successful weekend and checked 6,563 whitetailed deer during the twoday youth gun season, nov. The ohio wildlife council also approved changes to ohios list of endangered and threatened species. A full list of season dates, bag limits, and legal equipment can be found on the deerhunting question and answers page. Fall shotgun season hunting new hampshire fish and game. Ohio is a popular hunting destination for many outofstate hunters. He made a great running shot on this doe at about 6070 yds. Nov 20, 2017 deer hunting with hounds two does down kill shot 20192020 deer season duration. Ohio shotgun season ohio sportsman your ohio hunting and.
Rabbit creek youth shotgun league, alaska department of fish. And keep in mind youth gun season is before the main gun season. The divisions temporary website has some of our most popular features available. This season provided youth hunters with their first opportunity to pursue deer with specific straightwalled cartridge rifles and young hunters, taking advantage of these rifles, harvested 378 deer over the weekend. Youth gun season nets nearly 5,000 deer harvested in ohio. Youth deer gun season young hunters 17 years old and younger at the time they purchase their youth hunting license and a deer permit, and who are accompanied by a nonhunting adult may hunt. Columbus, oh the 20162017 hunting and trapping seasons were among the regulations approved by the ohio wildlife council at its scheduled. Sep 29, 2018 ohios young hunters had a successful weekend and checked 6,563 whitetailed deer during the twoday youth gun season, nov. Fast forward to january 6, 2018, it was a bitterly cold day during ohio muzzleloader season. Scholastic shooting sports foundation national championship to be held in marengo. Columbus, oh ohios young hunters checked 7,223 whitetailed deer during the twoday youth gun season, nov.
Gabes first deer 2018 northeast ohio youth gun season duration. Welcome to the temporary website of the ohio department of natural resources. The rabbit creek youth shotgun league program is built on the foundation of positive reinforcement, individual improvement, and getting youth involved in the shotgun shooting sports. Youth hunters have 30 more minutes after sunset to hunt columbus, oh ohios young hunters have the opportunity to pursue whitetailed deer during the states 11th annual youth whitetailed deer hunting season on nov.
As older enthusiasts fade from the sport, young folks will carry forward the traditions we hold dear. Overview of proposed deer hunting seasons for 20192020. Youth 500505510 mini from ezreach forends located closer to the receiver, to its innovative super bantam stock spacer adjustment system designed to grow with the shooter, mossberg is one of the industrys strongest advocates for promoting safe, enjoyable youth recreational shooting. Thats why the ohio state trapshooting association and its member clubs promote several youth programs. The condor youth shotgun is affordable and beautifully designed. Ohios 12th annual youth whitetailed deer hunting season gives young hunters the opportunity to pursue the states most popular biggame animal on nov. Founded in 2010, the minnesota youth shotgun association mysa is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is promote the. Ohio youth season 2010 shotgun kill, deer hunting youtube. Clearly, with all of these options available, its no wonder that hunters in ohio and surrounding parts cast an eager eye towards the autumn months. Youth free hunting days are traditionally set as the first full weekend after sept.
The bobcat, previously threatened, was removed from the list. Fall shotgun season hunting new hampshire fish and. Rossi has introduced several youth size muzzleloaders in both. The regulatory screw on ohios deer hunters likely will get a. The ohio wildlife council heard proposals for ohios 20192020 whitetailed deer hunting season dates and bag limits at wednesdays meeting, according to the ohio department of natural resources. Marengo, oh the ohio department of natural resources odnr is happy to partner with the scholastic shooting sports foundation sssf as they host their national championship july 916 at the cardinal shooting center in marengo, a half hour north of columbus. Nov 02, 2017 ohios annual youth whitetailed deer hunting season gives young hunters the opportunity to pursue the states most popular biggame animal on nov. Ohio offers deer hunting season for youth hunters buckeye. In 2017, expanded our program to include sporting clays.
Ohio wildlife council approves 20162017 hunting regulations. Set sctp record in 2010 by capturing four 1st places out of five categories at the ohio. The weather this year provided our youth hunters with a great opportunity to enjoy their time in the field, said odnr director james zehringer. Young hunters create special memories during youth gun season. Columbus, oh deer hunting is an extremely popular activity for sportsmen and women statewide, and ohios whitetailed deer continue to provide hunters across the state with excellent opportunities for success as they head out into the field.