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104,000 Pounds of Venison Donated to the Hungry

Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio deer hunters have donated more than 104,100 pounds of venison to local food banks so far this deer season, according to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. “I am happy to see this program continue to [...]

Ohio Hunting Hotline 1-800-WILDLIFE

Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH – Individuals seeking information about the upcoming youth gun and white-tailed deer hunting seasons, or to report violations of state wildlife laws, can take advantage of extended call center hours from November 20 to December 5, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The 1-800-WILDLIFE [...]

Ohio Deer-Gun Season opens Nov. 29th

Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio’s popular deer-gun season opens statewide on Monday, November 29, offering hunters a full week to harvest a whitetail. The upcoming season will again include an extra weekend of gun hunting on December 18-19, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Deer can be [...]

When Deer Collide: Motorist Safety

HARRISBURG –Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe today urged motorists to stay alert and slow down when driving after dusk and before dawn to reduce their risk of colliding with a . “Each spring, deer congregate on the grassy areas along the state’s busy highways, and cover greater distances in search of food,” [...]

Springtime Safety Alert: Leave that Cute and Cuddly Critter Alone

Image via Wikipedia HARRISBURG – Whether hiking in the woods, driving through the countryside or simply enjoying nature in your backyard, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials encourage outdoor enthusiasts to leave wildlife alone, and in the wild, especially young of the year. “Being outdoors in the spring is an enjoyable way to spend time and learn [...]