Tag: hunting

Free Venison Preparation and Canning Seminar

Preregistration is required by January 19Outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning to prepare and can white-tailed deer meat are encouraged to attend a free informational seminar on Tuesday, January 23rd according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Coon Creek Hunt Club,…

ACC Holds First Event

It’s been a great start to the year for your Antwerp Conservation Club (ACC). We held our first event on New Year’s Day. It was a shotgun Ham Still shoot. It was attended by many shooters of all ages. Shooters came from all over the surrounding area, Antwerp, Hicksville, Payne, Woodburn, Auburn, Ft Wayne, Sherwood…

Ohio’s Young Hunters Harvest Nearly 6,000 Deer during Youth Gun Season

Ohio’s young hunters braved less than ideal weather conditions over the weekend and checked 5,930 white-tailed deer during the two-day youth gun season, Nov. 19-20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). During last year’s youth gun season, 7,223 white-tailed deer were checked. Youth hunters could pursue deer with a legal shotgun, muzzleloader,…

Hunters Prepare for Ohio’s 2016 Wild Turkey Season

For many hunters, spring brings the unmistakable sound of gobbling wild turkeys as Ohio’s annual hunt of this popular game bird begins. The 2016 Ohio spring hunting season opens on Monday, April 18, and the youth wild turkey season is Saturday and Sunday, April 16 – 17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources…

The Hunting Owl – Stan Jordan

The Lobo Tank Busters; Sue Shuherk Retires from the PCHBy: Stan Jordan The above picture is of a carving of an owl taken by Jarrison Steiner at the corner of CR 45 and the River Rd. east. This wise old owl is watching over the ravine as a guard and also for his food. The…

Ohio Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Licenses Available Feb. 22

Ohio’s 2014-2015 fishing, hunting and trapping licenses will be available beginning Saturday, Feb. 22, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s 2014-2015 licenses will be valid immediately upon purchase through Feb. 28, 2015. Ohio’s 2013-2014 licenses are valid through Feb. 28, 2014. White-tailed deer and fall wild turkey hunting permits will go…

Biologists Propose Removing Bobcats from Ohio’s Threatened Species List

Traditional hunting dates proposed for 2014-2015 seasonThe Ohio Wildlife Council received proposed changes to several species designations, including bobcats, as well as potential dates for the upcoming fall hunting seasons on Wednesday, Jan. 8, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The ODNR Division of Wildlife biologists submitted a proposal to remove the…

Late-Season Deer Hunting Opportunities Available in Ohio

Late-Season Deer Hunting Opportunities Available in OhioLate-Season Deer Hunting Opportunities Available in Ohio Muzzleloader season opens Jan. 4 COLUMBUS, OH – As the calendar turns to 2014, Ohio hunters have another opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer when muzzleloader season opens Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Deer-muzzleloader season…