Young hunters check 96 deer

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Young hunters in Highland County checked 96 white-tailed deer during the two-day youth gun season Nov. 19-20, down from 132 a year ago.

Across Ohio, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources said in a press release that youth hunters braved less than ideal weather conditions during the weekend hunting period and checked 5,930 white-tailed deer during the two-day season. During last year’s youth gun season, 7,223 white-tailed deer were checked across the state.

Youth hunters could pursue deer with a legal shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun or specific straight-walled cartridge rifle and were required to be accompanied by a non-hunting adult during the two-day season.

The youth deer-gun season is one of four special youth-only hunting seasons designed to offer a dedicated hunting experience for young hunters. Youth hunting seasons are also available for small game, wild turkey and waterfowl.

Ohio offers many more opportunities for hunters of all ages to pursue deer, said ODNR in a press release. The deer-gun season is Monday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 4, and Dec. 17-18. Deer-muzzleloader season is Saturday, Jan. 7, through Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. Deer-archery season is open now through Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. Find complete details in the 2016-2017 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations at wildohio.gov.

Youth hunters can commemorate their hunt with a First Harvest certificate, available at wildohio.gov. Participants can upload a photo and type in their information to personalize the certificate. Hunters can also share photos by clicking on the Photo Gallery tab online.

The ODNR Division of Wildlife states that it “remains committed to properly managing Ohio’s deer populations. The goal of Ohio’s Deer Management Program is to provide a deer population that maximizes recreational opportunities, while minimizing conflicts with landowners and motorists.”

Across Ohio, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources said that youth hunters checked 5,930 white-tailed deer during the two-day season in November.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2016/11/web1_DeerWhite.jpgAcross Ohio, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources said that youth hunters checked 5,930 white-tailed deer during the two-day season in November.

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