Ohio hunting rules change and season outlook for deer and waterfowl
The Division of Wildlife ends mail in permits for antlerless and urban deer, moving to licensing outlets. Hunters may take two deer with regular and antlerless permits, with urban deer permits adding three more antlerless deer in five zones. Controlled hunts occur at several wildlife areas and nature preserves with Sept 1 application deadline and $3 forms. Deer season runs Nov 27 to Dec 9, or Dec 2 in northwest counties, with total permit cost $40. Archery Oct 7 to Jan 31, primitive Oct 32 to Oct 28 and Jan 4 to Jan 6. Free youth hunts at Ravenna Arsenal, Mosquito Creek, Urbana, Killdeer Plains. Goose season proposed Sept 2–15, pending federal approval. Doves start Sept 15 in 88 counties, 70-day split. Rabbit season extended to Feb 29. Waterfowl forecast strong. 36 million ducks, 18 percent duck population rise, bismuth-tin shot approved.
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Canada
Local fishing contests detail Big Fish results and summer events
The Chronicle-Telegram notes no large catches in the Big Fish Contest with the largest walleye at 92 pounds and catfish at 8 pounds. Readers are invited to have big catches photographed at Garwell's Bait and Variety Shop for verification. Fairs and tournaments follow with fund-raisers, pro am events, and prizes at Lorain, Warren, Fairport Harbor, and Ashtabula venues through July.
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Fairport Harbor
Amateur fishing tournament entries and schedules listed
Details for a pro and amateur fishing contest with pro rated entry based on 150 entries and 80 percent payback, sixty dollar per person fees, boats meeting size and horsepower rules, and species submission for walleye trout or salmon. Also schedules for Cleveland Gun Show at Berea fairgrounds, Beaver Creek ranges for youth shooting, and upcoming black powder shoots with contact numbers.
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Beaver Creek Sportsman Club
Route 113
South Quarry Road
Ohio fishing conditions report highlights walleye and bass
The weekly Ohio fishing report lists central basin walleye at 50 to 65 feet 8 to 12 miles offshore with 22 to 28 inch fish and occasional steelhead. Western basin walleyes near the Canadian border with bottom bouncers and spoons. Northeast Berlin Reservoir notes smallmouth bass deep, white bass on the rise, muskie developing. Southeast New Lexington Reservoir reports channel catfish best at dawn and dusk with prepared baits, bluegill and largemouth fair. Northwest Bucyus reservoirs good for channel catfish and bass, Lost Creek Reservoir bluegill good with small worms, saugeyes and other species present. Ohio River Hannibal Pool provides smallmouth bass and hybrid striped bass. Southwest Acton Lake bluegills and night fishing for channel catfish. Rush Run Lake electric motors only with bluegills. Riser Lake hybrids, bluegills, bass. OShaughnessy Reservoir bluegills and largemouth bass with shoreline catches. channel catfish nighttime on cat baits.
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Catfish Catch Tips and Classic Bait Guide from Orange County
Orange County Register sports column by Dave Strege explores catfish bait options from chicken liver to mackerel and hog bait, with stocking news at Irvine Lake and All-American Bass and Catfish Classic details through Oct 29. Includes angling tips and safety notes.
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