Pheasants To Be Released At 29 Public Hunting Areas Statewide
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Published: Oct. 05, 2006
COLUMBUS, OH - 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. Ring-necked pheasants will be released on October 20 and 27 (both Fridays) in anticipation of the following weekends? small-game season for youth hunters. Releases will also take place on the evenings of November 2 and 9, both Thursdays. Wednesday, November 22 will be the last release to increase pheasant hunting opportunities during the Thanksgiving weekend. Pheasant hunting season opens Friday, November 3 and remains open through January 7, 2007, with a daily bag limit of two rooster (male) birds. Statewide hunting hours are sunrise to sunset. For additional news online, check out the ODNR Press Room at Ohiodnr.com For Further Information Contact: Luke Miller, Division of Wildlife (614) 265-6907 -or- Jane Beathard, ODNR Media Relations (614) 265-6860 • More Ohio News • More State Wildlife News • Ohio Forum Board
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