That's definitely a surprise.
Deer Season Date Change Proposal
Has anyone else seen this
Second to last section, it talks about moving gun opener to the Friday after thanksgiving? This is the first i have heard of any possible changes.
More school vouchers, income tax cuts in Ohio House version of budget
The Ohio House introduced its version of the two-year budget on Tuesday. It includes tax deductions for East Palestine and new literacy programs.
www.dispatch.com
Second to last section, it talks about moving gun opener to the Friday after thanksgiving? This is the first i have heard of any possible changes.
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Are they trying to reduce the deer kill numbers with the date change? In my mind, it would probably reduce number of people hunting, with travel for the holiday and that weekend being a huge college football weekend(if you are into CFB).
Also not sure I like the GW needing a warrant to enter private property to do a check.
Also not sure I like the GW needing a warrant to enter private property to do a check.
Honestly, gun season is in total decline. So many bow hunt only or are tagged out by gun season. My guess is they are trying to find ways to increase participation. I don't even find gun season enjoyable any more. Maybe with the exception on Public lands, the woods are empty.
I haven't heard that. I don't know what that would accomplish.
I've made known before that I don't care where they move the start of gun season, I'm just not in favor of moving it to anywhere around the Thanksgiving holiday. I would be one that would not be able to participate in the years we travel to gather with family. And way to wreck our traditional black Friday rabbit hunt. I know you can small game hunt during deer gun season now but who would want to turn dogs loose and compete for space with deer hunters? That would be a recipe for disaster.
Not a fan of a Fri opener. 😉
1st gun season- November 27th-December 3rd, 2nd gun season weekend- December 16th & 17th.
What does opening day have to do with the house budget? Is this a real article?
Ohio's 2023-24 deer hunting seasons approved
6:00AM MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023
The Ohio Wildlife Council approved proposed hunting and trapping season dates for 2023-24, including deer bag limit changes in seven counties, during its regularly scheduled meeting April 12, according to an April 13 news release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Deer hunting seasons
Deer are Ohio’s most popular game animal. Seasons in 2023-24 will have similar dates to last year, the release said. Bag limits will increase to three deer in Belmont, Gallia, Geauga, Harrison, Jefferson, and Monroe counties and will decrease to two in Butler County. As in years past, only one antlered deer may be harvested, regardless of where or how it is taken. The deer hunting season dates for 2023-24 are as follows:
The Chronic Wasting Disease disease surveillance area in Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties again will allow additional hunting opportunities to slow the spread of CWD, according to the release. In addition to the statewide hunting seasons, hunters in Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties will have opportunities to participate in disease surveillance area seasons:
Fall turkey hunting will be available in 70 counties this fall — from Saturday, Oct. 14, to Sunday, Nov. 12. The season bag limit is one bird of either sex. The spring 2024 wild turkey hunting season dates will be determined in the fall, the release said.
General hunting seasons
The Ohio Wildlife Council voted to approve proposed season dates similar to last season for waterfowl and migratory birds.
The council received a proposal to reduce the ruffed grouse hunting season dates and open counties because of long-term trends in declining grouse numbers. Proposed grouse season dates are from Friday, Nov. 3, to Sunday, Nov. 26, with a daily limit of one bird. Season dates would be aligned for public and private land. The proposal would allow grouse hunting in Adams, Athens, Belmont, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton, and Washington counties.
6:00AM MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023
The Ohio Wildlife Council approved proposed hunting and trapping season dates for 2023-24, including deer bag limit changes in seven counties, during its regularly scheduled meeting April 12, according to an April 13 news release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Deer hunting seasons
Deer are Ohio’s most popular game animal. Seasons in 2023-24 will have similar dates to last year, the release said. Bag limits will increase to three deer in Belmont, Gallia, Geauga, Harrison, Jefferson, and Monroe counties and will decrease to two in Butler County. As in years past, only one antlered deer may be harvested, regardless of where or how it is taken. The deer hunting season dates for 2023-24 are as follows:
- Deer archery: Sept. 30, 2023, to Feb. 4, 2024
- Youth deer gun: Nov. 18-19, 2023
- Deer gun: Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 2023; Dec. 16-17, 2023
- Deer muzzleloader: Jan. 6-9, 2024
The Chronic Wasting Disease disease surveillance area in Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties again will allow additional hunting opportunities to slow the spread of CWD, according to the release. In addition to the statewide hunting seasons, hunters in Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties will have opportunities to participate in disease surveillance area seasons:
- Deer archery season: Sept. 9, 2023, to Feb. 4, 2024
- Early gun season: Oct. 7-9, 2023
Fall turkey hunting will be available in 70 counties this fall — from Saturday, Oct. 14, to Sunday, Nov. 12. The season bag limit is one bird of either sex. The spring 2024 wild turkey hunting season dates will be determined in the fall, the release said.
General hunting seasons
The Ohio Wildlife Council voted to approve proposed season dates similar to last season for waterfowl and migratory birds.
The council received a proposal to reduce the ruffed grouse hunting season dates and open counties because of long-term trends in declining grouse numbers. Proposed grouse season dates are from Friday, Nov. 3, to Sunday, Nov. 26, with a daily limit of one bird. Season dates would be aligned for public and private land. The proposal would allow grouse hunting in Adams, Athens, Belmont, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton, and Washington counties.
Do you own property?Are they trying to reduce the deer kill numbers with the date change? In my mind, it would probably reduce number of people hunting, with travel for the holiday and that weekend being a huge college football weekend(if you are into CFB).
Also not sure I like the GW needing a warrant to enter private property to do a check.
yes, I do.Do you own property?
They have ruined and put all gun seasons in decline with the open to the public and all season long crossbow use period, take a look back to when crossbows were used by handicapped, i am not saying to not use them, but something needs to be changed, handicap all season is ok, open public all season is not, correct this and gun seasons will return to normal PERIOD.Honestly, gun season is in total decline. So many bow hunt only or are tagged out by gun season. My guess is they are trying to find ways to increase participation. I don't even find gun season enjoyable any more. Maybe with the exception on Public lands, the woods are empty.
Hard to believe you would think it’s ok for the gw to enter private property without a warrant.yes, I do.
If that law were to pass, I would provided signed permission for them to keep on file, allowing access to investigate any wildlife violations. I don't want any obstacles to the arrest or prosecution of poachers, trespassers or vandals on my land.Hard to believe you would think it’s ok for the gw to enter private property without a warrant.
I agree.If that law were to pass, I would provided signed permission for them to keep on file, allowing access to investigate any wildlife violations. I don't want any obstacles to the arrest or prosecution of poachers, trespassers or vandals on my land.
this is the same thoughts i had. For them to best do their jobs, they needs almost instant access. What if the GW thinks there is a bag limit issue, does he need a warrant to go out and do a quick cooler check to verify things are good or not?If that law were to pass, I would provided signed permission for them to keep on file, allowing access to investigate any wildlife violations. I don't want any obstacles to the arrest or prosecution of poachers, trespassers or vandals on my land.
It is complete BS the Ohio deer gun season does not open on a weekend or at least a day most people are off. Just about every other major season does now including turkey. I would be ok with the friday opener. My place of employment does not allow people to take off the day before/after a holiday break. I can't imagine I am the only person effected by this. It's sad those of us in this situation can't experience a deer gun opener until we retire. Complete BS and needs to change. I understand the state will never be able to accommodate everyone, but they should try to accommodate the majority. Most people have weekends off to some capacity.
I always have to use vacation
at least you have that option. Some of us can't even use vaca because it backs up to a holiday break. Call in sick and you're having a meeting with HR the next day.I always have to use vacation
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