DIFFICULT WEATHER CONDITIONS HAMPER EXTRA WEEKEND OF DEER-GUN HUNTING
Tuscarawas County again leads in harvest numbers

COLUMBUS, OH – Despite the wind, rain and snow that blew across the state, hunters killed 17,710 deer on December 15-16, during the “bonus” weekend of gun hunting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

The extra weekend of gun hunting was first offered last year in response to hunters’ request for additional weekend days to pursue white-tailed deer, the state’s number one big game animal.  In 2006, hunters took 25,390 deer during those two days.

Counties leading the state in deer killed over the weekend included: Tuscarawas – 817, Harrison – 687, Guernsey – 672, Licking – 574, Jefferson – 573, Holmes – 567, Coshocton – 507, Columbiana – 506, Ashland – 504, and Ashtabula and Muskingum – 410.

Hunters can continue to enjoy deer hunting December 27-30, during the statewide muzzleloader season, and through February 3 as the archery season continues.

Hunters who wish to share their successes can submit a photo of themselves and the deer they took during this year’s hunt.  The photo submission process is easy and once the photo is posted, it can be e-mailed to a friend. Go to wildohio.com and click on New! Submit Your Deer Photos and More.