Ohios young hunters
October 16th, 2007 by Administrator
Ohio’s young hunters have several opportunities to learn and practice their skills this fall. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, is offering expanded ways for families to hunt together
Small Game — Hunters age 17 and younger may hunt for rabbit, pheasant and all other legal game in season during two designated weekends, Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28 statewide. Quail may also be taken in open counties.
Pheasant releases for young hunters will occur prior to these dates on the following state wildlife areas: Resthaven, Oxbow, Berlin, Killdeer Plains, Camp Belden, Grand River, Spencer, Wellington, Delaware, Dillon, East Fork, Caesar Creek, Rush Run, Fallsville and Darke — and at the Charlemont Metropark in Lorain County.
White-tailed deer — A youth deer-gun season will be open statewide, Nov. 17-18. Young hunters age 17 and younger who are accompanied by a non-hunting adult may take one deer of either sex during this season, in accordance with existing bag and deer zone limits.
Wild Turkey — It is not too early to plan for the spring youth wild turkey hunting for 2008. A statewide spring youth wild turkey season will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20. This hunt is open to youths age 17 and younger.
The Division of Wildlife offers several controlled hunts for young hunters throughout the hunting season. Applications to participate in these hunts are accepted June 1 through July 31. Applications are available at district offices and on the division’s Web site and may be completed by mail or online. There are controlled youth hunts for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and waterfowl.
All young hunters must be accompanied by a nonhunting adult, and must abide by all regular hunting hours and bag limits. A valid 2007-08 youth hunting license, along with the appropriate permits, are required.
For details on all youth hunting seasons, refer to 2007-08 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet, call (800) WILDLIFE or (800) 945-3543
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