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OHIO Department of Natural Resources, News and Highlights!
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has identified eight nature preserves across the state where deer populations threaten native plant life. (SOURCE: https://www.wdtn.com/news/ohio/odnr-to-offer-special-deer-hunting-at-these-nearby-nature-preserves/ )
In response, ODNR will allow both gun and archery hunts this year, awarded to hunters through a lottery. Hunters are required to attend a mandatory meeting at the preserve they wish to participate at. There, they can purchase a $5 ticket to enter the lottery drawing.
The following hunts are scheduled in the Miami Valley:
Park Type Meeting Location Mandatory Meeting Contact Hueston Woods Late season archery 6301 Park Office Rd., College Corner Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m. Preserve Managers Eric Sagasser, (937) 418-8710 eric.sagasser@dnr.ohio.gov or Michelle Comer, (937) 537-6173 michelle.comer@dnr.ohio.gov Caesar Creek Late season archery 7211 Bremen Rd., Logan Saturday, Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m. Preserve Manager Eric Sagasser, (937) 418-8710 eric.sagasser@dnr.ohio.gov Davey Woods Archery 7661 Lonesome Rd., St. Paris Saturday, Aug. 24, 4 p.m. Preserve Manager Michelle Comer, (937) 537-6173 michelle.comer@dnr.ohio.gov For more details visit: https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/hunting-resources/controlled-hunting-trapping
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ODNR Rules for Shooting Ranges - Click here
Reminders:
Fishing licenses run 1 year from the time of purchase. Check the bottom of the license for an expiration date. Also, East Fork has been stocked with saugeye now for 3 years and fish are getting upwards of 20 inches.
The Division of Wildlife released a new app called HuntFishOH. The app allows customers to purchase license and gamecheck harvested animals. The app will store your active license so you can easily present them. It also has the regulations available and maps of public hunting areas.
Chase McDonald
State Wildlife Officer
ODNR Division of Wildlife
1076 Old Springfield Pike
Xenia, Ohio 45385
Phone: 513-673-1566