Sports and Hunting

Ohio Sportsman's Bequest Expands Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Opportunities

(Columbus) In 2007, Wallace "Wally" O'Dowd of Powell left a bequest to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife to acquire land for the purpose of wildlife conservation, propagation, and habitat management. The bequest was the single largest donation in the history of the Division of Wildlife. In September of 2009, O'Dowd's dream became a reality when the Division...

Ohio's Youth Deer-Gun Hunting Season Set For November 21-22

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.

Hunting Season Is the Perfect Time to Mentor a Newcomer; And You Could Win $1,000 in the STEP OUTSIDE Sweepstakes

Fall is a time of year parents and their children enjoy doing things together—attending soccer matches, carving scary jack-o'-lanterns, raking leaves (OK, maybe that one's not so much fun) and gathering around the table for Thanksgiving dinner. It's also a great time of year to introduce a young person to hunting. Hunting seasons are open across the country. From deer to upland birds, waterfowl,...

USSA Encourages Sportsmen to Vote YES for Issue 2

Stop HSUS from Gaining Foothold in Ohio and Damaging Our Farms (Columbus) – Sportsmen in Ohio know that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is the number one anti-hunting group in the nation. The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) and a legion of sportsmen have fought and continue to fight this group across the country including HSUS' unsuccessful attempt to ban Ohio dove hunting in 1998...

Firearms Industry Applauds Introduction of Fishing and Hunting Heritage Bill

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, applauded the introduction of legislation, the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act (HR 3749), to greatly enhance the ability of federal land managers to provide, promote and plan for recreational uses that balance the...

Does your 2009-2010 Ohio hunting or fishing license have disappearing ink?

By Jim Shepherd In Ohio, it seems hunting and fishing licenses are disappearing. Not the entire license, just the printing on the licenses. Officials say they've had "several instances" where hunters and anglers reported their licenses, purchased in the spring, are now blank. The most likely explanation is bad ink from old license printers. Not wanting to let the opportunity pass, officials say...

House Members Join Senators in Support of Traditional Ammunition in National Parks, Drawing Praise from Industry

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- A letter signed by members of the U.S. House of Representatives' Second Amendment Task Force raising important questions about the National Park Service's intent to ban the use of traditional ammunition in parks that allow hunting has been sent to Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. The letter, which follows a similar message sent to Salazar by U.S. senators, was...

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