Ohio Pheasant News
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2010 Ohio Pheasant Hunting Forecast
Sep. 13, 2010Forecast: Heavy, continuous snow cover over much of the state from late January through early March likely impacted over-winter survival in Ohio, according to Nathan Stricker, upland biologist with the Ohio Division of Wildlife. The effects are reflected in the spring pheasant call counts that decreased approximately 40 percent from 2009. The decrease is bad news for Ohio's 127,000 pheasant hunters who had grown accustomed to stability with eight years of steady populations. While a typical 160,000 pheasant harvest seems unlikely, hunters looking to flush birds and get dogs on point should look select public areas in Williams County and, if they can gain permission, private CRP lands in Ross and Pickaway Counties. Overall, pheasant numbers are still good in some counties in north central and northwestern Ohio. Season Dates: November 5, 2010 - January 9, 2011 Daily Bag Limit: 2 Possession Limit: NA Field Notes: This year, Ohio unveiled its CRP Pheasant SAFE initiative. Available in select counties, this project enables landowners to enroll acres in CRP to specifically target declining pheasant and quail populations in areas of greatest impact.
Ohio teachers who have successfully used Project WILD in their classrooms can now provide students additional hands-on learning about wildlife and habitat through grants available from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Pheasants To Be Released At 29 Public Hunting Areas Statewide - Oct. 05, 2006
More than 15,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released on 29 public hunting areas across the state this fall, as part of a seasonal effort by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife to enhance hunting opportunities for this popular game bird.
Taft Dedicates New Visitor Education Center At Malabar Farm State Park - Sep. 25, 2006
LUCAS, OH - As part of the 30th annual Ohio Heritage Days celebration, Governor Bob Taft dedicated the new Visitor Education Center at Malabar Farm State Park in Richland County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Ohio Pheasants Forever Recognized by USDA's Farm Service Agency - Sep. 21, 2006
LONDON, OH - Earlier this week, Ohio Pheasants Forever (PF) was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) with a Conservation Partnership Award.
Dates For 2006-07 Waterfowl Hunting Season - Aug. 31, 2006
COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio hunters will again enjoy a 60-day duck hunting season and a six-duck bag limit this year.
