Pheasants To Be Released At 28 Public Hunting Areas Statewide
COLUMBUS, OH - More than 15,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released on 28 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 the evenings (after shooting hours) of October 22 and 29 in anticipation of the weekend’s small-game season for youth hunters. Releases will also take place on the evenings of November 4 and 12. The final release of the fall is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, November 24, to increase pheasant hunting opportunities during the Thanksgiving weekend
Although not listed in the 2010-2011 hunting regulations, pheasants will be released for the youth hunts on October 22 and 29 on Ringneck Ridge and Tiffin River wildlife areas. Hunters interested in hunting the Ringneck Ridge Area in Sandusky County will require a free permit from the Sandusky County Park District. For more information regarding the issuance of these free hunting permits, contact the Sandusky County Park Office at (419) 334-4495 or the Sandusky County Park District Ranger Office at (419) 637-2900.
Pheasant hunting season opens Friday, November 5 and remains open through January 9, 2011, with a daily bag limit of two rooster (male) birds. Statewide hunting hours are sunrise to sunset.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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(Editor’s Note – A list of pheasant release dates follows)
For more information, contact:
Luke Miller, ODNR Division of Wildlife
614. 265. 6907
Gary Ludwig, ODNR Division of Wildlife, Central Ohio
614. 644. 3925
Scott Butterworth, ODNR Division of Wildlife, Northwest Ohio
419. 424. 5000
Dan Kramer, ODNR Division of Wildlife, Northeast Ohio
330. 644. 2293
Jim Hill, ODNR Division of Wildlife, Southeast Ohio
614. 589. 9930
Dave Koehler, ODNR Division of Wildlife, Southwest Ohio
937.372.9261
Heidi Hetzel-Evans, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860
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Pheasant Release Dates
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22-Oct
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29-Oct
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4-Nov
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12-Nov
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24-Nov
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Central Ohio
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Delaware
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400
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400
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350
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200
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250
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Pleasant Valley
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0
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0
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140
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140
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120
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Northwest Ohio
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Killdeer
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60
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80
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270
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250
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280
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Wyandot
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0
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0
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60
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60
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60
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Ringneck Ridge
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60
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70
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80
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60
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60
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Resthaven
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100
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140
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160
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60
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100
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Willard
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0
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0
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100
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100
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100
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Tiffin River
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60
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70
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80
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60
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60
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Oxbow
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60
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70
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120
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60
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70
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Northeast Ohio
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Beach City
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0
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0
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180
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100
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70
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Berlin
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200
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240
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300
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180
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140
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Grand River
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200
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230
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300
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220
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140
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Highlandtown
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0
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0
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260
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110
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120
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Shreve
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0
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0
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120
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60
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80
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Spencer
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160
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200
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140
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50
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120
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Wellington
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100
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100
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100
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40
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90
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West Branch
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0
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0
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150
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100
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100
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Zepernick
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0
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0
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130
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60
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70
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Charlemont MetroPark
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100
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100
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120
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70
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110
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Camp Belden
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50
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70
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100
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50
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70
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Southeast Ohio
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Dillon
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200
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220
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140
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80
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100
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Salt Fork
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0
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0
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140
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120
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100
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Southwest Ohio
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Fallsville
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130
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140
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220
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100
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120
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Indian Creek
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0
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0
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290
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90
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170
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Spring Valley
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0
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0
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190
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100
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100
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Rush Run
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100
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50
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210
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90
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100
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Caesar Creek
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210
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260
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210
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100
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100
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Darke
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50
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40
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100
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50
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80
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