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Ohio's Youth Deer-Gun Hunting Season Set For November 21-22
COLUMBUS, OH (ODNR) Ohio's youth deer-gun hunting season will be held Saturday and
Sunday, November 21-22, according to the Ohio Department of Natural
Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
"The youth deer-gun hunting season provides young hunters the chance to
experience the challenge of hunting and enjoy the outdoors with their
families," said David M. Graham, chief of the division.
Young hunters killed 9,852 deer during last year's two-day season. The
Division of Wildlife anticipates more than 40,000 young hunters will
participate in the upcoming hunt.
Hunters can share photos of their success in the field online by visiting wildohio.com and clicking on Photo Gallery. The photo submission process is easy and posted photos may be e-mailed to a friend.
The youth deer-gun season is open statewide to hunters 17 years old and
younger. Hunters may take one deer of either sex during this season, in
accordance with existing bag and deer-zone limits. Plugged shotguns,
muzzleloaders, handguns and bows are legal. All participants must wear
hunter orange, possess a valid Ohio hunting license and a $12
youth-deer permit, and must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult in
the field.
All other regularly scheduled hunting seasons will continue during the
two-day youth season. However, other hunters, including deer-archery
hunters, are required to wear hunter orange during this period.
This year, Ohio's deer-gun season runs November 30 through December 6,
and the weekend of December 19-20. Details regarding Ohio's various
hunting seasons, including those exclusively for young hunters, can be
found in the 2009-10 Ohio Hunting Regulations or by visiting wildohio.com.
Youth hunters that want to donate venison to the needy can do so at no
cost. The Division of Wildlife is collaborating with Farmers and
Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to help pay for the processing of
donated venison. All hunters who donate their deer to a food bank are
not required to pay the processing cost as long as funding for the
effort lasts. More information about this program can be found online
at www.fhfh.org
The 2009-2010 licenses will not be printed on weatherproof paper.
Sportsmen and women should protect their licenses and permits from the
elements by carrying them in a protective pouch or wallet.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise
use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.
Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
For further information, contact:
Lindsay Linkhart, ODNR Division of Wildlife Central Ohio
614. 265. 6408
Tom Lavergne, ODNR Division of Wildlife Northwest Ohio
419. 424. 5000
Jamey Graham, ODNR Division of Wildlife Northeast Ohio
330. 644. 2293
Susie Vance, ODNR Division of Wildlife Southeast Ohio
740. 589. 9930
Kathy Garza-Behr, ODNR Division of Wildlife Southwest Ohio
937. 372. 9261
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860
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