Spring Turkey Check Station Changes for Northeast Ohio

AKRON, OH – Successful spring turkey hunters should note possible changes to locations where game can be checked according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Addresses, telephone numbers, and hours of operation not listed below can be found in the 2008-2009 Hunting Digest. Hunters are always encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours of operation. Find a check station online at www.wildohio.com

The following check stations are checking turkeys during the season.

Columbiana County
Not listed in Hunting Digest: East Ohio Shooter’s Supply, 7556 St. Rt. 45, Lisbon 44432, (330)420-0818; hours: M-F 10am-6pm; Sat. 8am-4pm

Harrison County
Change in hours of operation: The Country Store, Hopedale, M-Sat. 6a-9p; Su 7a-9p

Change in hours of operation: Hometown Carryout, New Athens, M-Th. 7a-9p; F-Sat. 7a-10p; Sun 10a-5p

Change in Name: Shur-Fast Marathon is now Shur-Fast Sunoco in Cadiz

Holmes County
Not listed in Hunting Digest: Moore’s Lawn & Garden, 1682 South Washington Street, Millersburg 44637, (330)674-2707; hours: M-F 8am-8pm; Sat. 8am-4pm; Sun Closed

Jefferson County
Sportsman’s Trading Post, Wintersville, closed on Sundays during Spring turkey season

Stark County
Kames Sport Center, North Canton

Benton Bow Shop, Benton

Rocky’s, Waynesburg

Not listed in Hunting Digest: Mustang Mart, 4291 Manchester Rd., North Lawrence 44666, (330)837-4330; hours: M-Sat. 7am-9pm; Sun 10am-6pm

Change in hours of operation: The Trading Post in Massillon, M-Sat. 9a-5p; Sun 9am-3pm

Tuscarawas County
Not listed in Hunting Digest: Sally’s Hilltop Store, 1958 Postboy Road SW, Newcomerstown, OH 43832, (740)492-0124; hours: M-Closed; T- Sat 7am-10pm; Sun 11am-7pm

O’Riley’s Drive Thru & Feed, Dennison

Change in hours of operation: R & S Truck Caps, Inc., Strasburg, M, Th., F 9am-5pm; Sat. 8am-12pm

THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WILL NOT BE CHECKING TURKEYS

Ashland County
Stakes Short Stop

Carroll County
Outdoor Obsession

Columbiana County
Lisbon QuikMart & More

Summit County
Clinton True Value

Tuscarawas County
Checker’s Drive Thru