Backwoods leased properties has a limited number of ohio archery deer hunts, ohio gun hunts, and kentucky archery or rifle hunts for the 20162017 deer season. Jan 24, 2017 this is my 20162017 whitetail deer hunting season so far. Sport was the mfa 2018 dog of the year and was on the march cover of full cry magazine. This odnr update includes information on hunting season details including bag limits, dates and hours, deer carcass transport, the poacher hotline, chronic wasting disease, and the positive economic impact of hunting in the state. The ohio wildlife council approved the 20172018 hunting seasons in april 2017. Updated wild turkey fall zones to 201920 regulations. Ohio wildlife council approves 20162017 hunting regulations. It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of applicable federal regulations on federal lands forest service, national recreation areas, etc. Mar 18, 2016 odnr proposes new hunting dates for 2016 2017 season march 18, 2016 by marion online news after receiving public input about regulations proposed to the ohio wildlife council on february 10, 2016, modifications were made to some of the proposed season dates for the 2016 2017 hunting regulations. The full departmentwide calendar can be found under home nmdgf calendar. Starting out first at my uncles farm in chillicothe ohio, then the last two hunts taking place in a small piece of timber, which is only. Controlled bow hunt questions and answers 2016 2017.
Wildlife council approved the 20162017 hunting seasons in april 2016. Compared to the previous year in which 188,329 deer. We have one more hunt available this season and have already started booking into the 20172018 season. Updated wild turkey spring zones to 201920 regulations.
Ohio deer population and management news archive deer friendly. Falconry is the art of training raptors to hunt small game and birds in cooperation with a human. Ohio hunters harvest more than 186,000 deer during 20172018. Ohios traditional deergun hunting season begins nov. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Proposals for ohios 20162017 deer season dates and bag limits would remain mostly unchanged under a proposal presented during wednesdays ohio wildlife council meeting, odnr said. Two additional days of deergun season saturday, dec. A list of all whitetailed deer checked by hunters during the 20162017 deer season is shown below. The balance is due by september 1st, 2018 740 2589021 unless you have made arrangements with us to pay upon arrival.
Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. The red dots on the map above are the home zip codes for every hunter who harvested at least one of those deer. Columbus, oh the 20162017 hunting and trapping seasons were among the regulations approved by the ohio wildlife council at its. Our hunting leases are on highquality, private land that is a. The first thing youll need is a hunting or sporting license.
The first number following the countys name shows the harvest number for the 20162017 season, and the 2015. This coming whitetail deer hunting season 20162017, we are opening up 6 more stand locations to provide our hunters with the best opportunity free range hunting has to offer. Check the species and season listings for information about limits. Hunters participating in the sandhill crane hunting season must complete a postseason survey no later than 14 days after the close of the season or lose eligibility to apply the following year. During any open season on deer with primitive weapons after november 30, a person may use any legal weapon of choice on private lands only, if the person is the title owner of the land, the lessee of the hunting rights on the land, a member of a hunting club leasing the hunting rights on the land, or a guest of a person specified above. Columbus, ohio ap state officials say hunters checked more than 186,000 whitetailed deer during ohio s 2017 2018 hunting season, over 4,000 more than last year. In addition, the council approved to increase the bag limit for walleye in lake erie and the maumee river in march 2020. Waterfowl seasons opening date closing date daily limit hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset during the regular waterfowl season, unless posted. In the 20162017 hunting season, more than 32,000 whitetails were killed by hunters in the four wisconsin counties with the highest incidence of cwd in the state dane, iowa, richland and sauk counties. Ohio wildlife council approves 20192020 hunting regulations.
Our hunting leases are on highquality, private land that is a combination of hardwood and cropland. Seasons and bag limits for license year july 1, 2020june 30, 2021 will be proposed at the january 2021 meeting of the board of game commissioners. Hunting leases in ohio hunting club ohio buck whackers. Waterfowl hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Overview of whitetailed deer hunting seasons for 20192020. Hunters checked 186,247 whitetailed deer throughout ohios 20172018 deer season, according to the ohio department of natural resources. Beaver and river otter trapping permits on managed areas will be issued via an inperson lottery at noon on oct. We will accept no personal checks to pay for balances. Were a hunting club for the average joe who is looking for some quality hunting opportunities in ohio. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing. Sep 29, 2018 ohios hunters checked 14,115 whitetailed deer during ohios 2017 twoday deergun hunting season, dec.
Columbus, ohio ap hunters took more than 182,000 deer throughout the 20162017 hunting season in ohio. The ohio department of natural resources continues to operate in accordance to guidance from the ohio department of health and governor mike dewine in the wake of the covid19 coronavirus in ohio. Hunters check over 186k deer in states hunting season woub. This map spells trouble for the future of deer hunting qdma. Hunters take more than 182,000 deer in 20162017 ohio. During last years twoday december deergun season, hunters faced less than ideal conditions and harvested 9,228 deer. Ohio hunters harvest more than 182,000 deer during 2016. The odnr division of wildlife is responsible for protecting and managing ohio s fish and wildlife resources for the benefit of all ohioans. How many people are killed or injured in hunting accidents. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife.
Last year, 188,329 deer were checked during the 20152016 season. Waterfowl hunting regulations kentucky department of. Season opening date closing date page whitetailed deer hunting deer archery sept. Columbus, oh the 20162017 hunting and trapping seasons were among the regulations approved by the ohio wildlife council at its scheduled meeting on wednesday, april, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. April 24 may 21, 2017 spring turkey hunting south zone may 128, 2017 spring turkey hunting northeast zone 5 counties oct. The ohio wildlife council approved ohio s 20192020 hunting season dates and bag limits at wednesdays meeting. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. We have one more hunt available this season and have already started booking into the 2017 2018 season. Our dogs had a great year both in the hunting woods and in the competition circles. All hunters are required to submit a hunter report, even if they didnt hunt. In many cases, these fatalities are selfinflicted by hunters who trip, fall, or have other accidents that cause them to shoot themselves with their own weapons. We are almost completely booked in the 2016 2017 hunting season. We are looking for some hunters to join us on our leases. Details about deer hunting rules are contained in the 20162017 ohio hunting and trapping regulations, available where licenses are sold or.
Fish and wildlifes process allows the proposal of waterfowl regulations to the ohio wildlife council in january. Among the noteworthy proposals was to move the twoday deergun season to wednesday and thursday, dec. Bow hunters who apply for the 20162017 season will be selected by lottery and required to pass a state hunter education course, possess a current ohio hunting license and deer permit and be able to place at least four out of five arrows in a 10 diameter target from an elevated. Any inline muzzleloader, slug gun, and numerous straight. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule. According to the international hunter education association, in an average year, fewer than 1,000 people in the united states and canada are accidentally shot by hunters, and of these, fewer than 75 are fatalities. Columbus, ohio ap state officials say hunters checked more than 186,000 whitetailed deer during ohios 20172018 hunting season, over 4,000 more than last year. Odnr proposes new hunting dates for 20162017 season marion. The states department of natural resources says the total number of deer checked was less. Backwoods leased properties has a limited number of ohio archery deer hunts, ohio gun hunts, and kentucky archery or rifle hunts for the 2016 2017 deer season. General information northern flying squirrel pdf fox squirrel pdf.
Any unit open to hunting during the regular waterfowl season are also open to snow goose hunting during the snow goose conservation order season. This coming whitetail deer hunting season 2016 2017, we are opening up 6 more stand locations to provide our hunters with the best opportunity free range hunting has to offer. Rules, seasons and reporting requirements for trapping beaver, bobcat, marten, mink, raccoon, and more. Ohios 2016 fall hunting seasons just around the corner. Limits are set for each species hunting or trapping season. Ohio wildlife council receives 20162017 deer hunting. Ohio 20162017 hunting and trapping season dates except. Ohio 2016 2017 small game hunting and trapping season dates. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Our ohio and kentucky deer hunts take place prime whitetail habitat which we manage for trophy quality and the health of the herd.
Ohios hunters checked 14,115 whitetailed deer during ohios 2017 twoday deergun hunting season, dec. Last year, 182,169 deer were checked during the 20162017 season. More than 9,000 deer checked in ohios twoday gun hunting. The odnr division of wildlife remains committed to properly managing ohios deer populations. Updated american electric power aep public hunting areas to 2019 season. Nov 12, 2016 big buck going down in southwest ohio during bow season. Find more information about deer hunting in the ohio 20162017 hunting and trapping regulations or at wildohio. The corps of engineers coe allows hunting on some, but not all, coe properties. Located in southeastern ohio, we strive to provide an enjoyable and memorable trophy whitetail deer and turkey hunting experience to our customers. Regulations are set annually by the fisheries and wildlife board. May 21, 2017 ohio turkey hunting season 2017 dates. Whitetail deer hunts ohio guide outfitters mansfield oh. In all, ohio deer hunters shot 182,169 whitetails for the 20162017.
State officials say hunters harvested 14,742 deer during the 20162017 hunting season, surpassing the previous years record of 14,681 deer taken. Waterfowl and migratory bird hunting regulations a recent change in the u. Hunters checked 182,169 whitetailed deer throughout ohios 20162017 deer season, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. Odnr operations during coronavirus updated 5122020 at 5. Hunters check over 186k deer in states hunting season. Ohio hunters kill 188,000 deer in season sports the. Whitetailed deer hunting season changes include moving the twoday gun season to saturday and sunday, dec.
Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. Hunters take more than 182,000 deer in 20162017 ohio season. Migratory game bird regulations species information, regulations. Buck whackers ohio hunting club hunting leases in ohio. Ohio river islands wma waterfowl hunting can be found on the ohio river islands wma. Apr 20, 2016 ohio wildlife council approves 2016 2017 hunting regulations 3. During the entire 20162017 deer season, hunters harvested 182,169 white tailed deer throughout ohio. Daily and possession limits are brant and canada geese combined. A nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of booking, we will accept checks, money orders or certified checks. Nov 30, 2016 ohios deergun season remains open through sunday, dec. Coyotes may be hunted after daylight hours using lights or nightvision equipment from feb. During last years twoday december deergun season, hunters faced less. Ohio 20162017 hunting and trapping season dates except deer.
These pages provide a summary of the regulations and statutes that relate to hunting and trapping in massachusetts. The odnr division of wildlife allows controlled trapping of beaver and river otter on some managed areas. Ohio 20162017 hunting and trapping season dates except deer species opening date closing date bag limit squirrel sept. First i would like to say hi and welcome to out site. We got to take several new to our sport people hunting with dogs for their very first tme. The states department of natural resources said the. This is what most hunters get wrong about deer hunting. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Ohio hunters harvest more than 182,000 deer during 20162017 season ohios 2017 deergun season opens with more than 22,000 deer harvested.
Columbus, oh proposals for ohios 20162017 deer season dates and bag limits to remain mostly unchanged were presented at the recent ohio wildlife council meeting, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr. Ohio 20172018 hunting and trapping regulations or at wildohio. The 20162017 small game and migratory bird hunting seasons and the trapping seasons were proposed to the ohio wildlife council on wednesday, jan. Hunting seasons and regulations washington department of. The odnr division of wildlife remains committed to. What follows in this article is a quick overview of crossbow hunting regulations in ohio. Jan 25, 2016 the 2016 2017 small game and migratory bird hunting seasons and the trapping seasons were proposed to the ohio wildlife council on wednesday, jan. Daily drawing rules and procedures these units have blinds and hunt sites open for waterfowl hunting through a daily drawing, held each day during the second segment of the regular waterfowl season. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. Hunting any wild animal except waterfowl from 30 minutes before. We are almost completely booked in the 20162017 hunting season.