AKRON, OH- Youth dove hunting will be permitted on portions of the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Refuge by permit for the 2011-2012 season. Access to this portion of the property is restricted to permit-only hunting. The refuge is not open to the public otherwise.

            Dove hunting will be available for youth hunters ages 17 and younger on a special youth hunting dove field located on the waterfowl refuge. Starting September 1^st, self-serve applications and permits will be available at the area headquarters daily. A map of the area will be posted and a drop box for applications will be provided. A maximum of two youths and one adult may hunt per permit. Hunters must follow all hunting rules and regulations for the season according to the 2011-2012 Ohio Hunting Digest and Early Migratory Bird Dates (publication #298).

            The Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area Headquarters is located at 8303 North Park Avenue in North Bloomfield (one mile south of State Route 87). Contact the headquarters at (440) 685-4776.