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Ohio 2005-2006 Controlled Hunts

Hunting

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Ohio- You may apply for controlled hunts online using Visa/Mastercard/Discover. Or, if you prefer to submit an application via U.S. mail, you may download a hard-copy of adult or youth controlled hunt applications (PDF). Additional information is available by calling 1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543).

Applications may not be faxed or emailed. Drawings are held in early September. Results will be posted on our website at www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife in early September. Applicants not chosen to participate will not be notified. Hunters chosen to participate will receive the necessary permit and instructions in the mail, including the date and location of the hunt. All participants must be properly licensed.

Adult Deer Hunts

The special area permits described below give successfully drawn applicants permission to hunt on the corresponding area. The “either sex permits” and the “antlerless only permits” described in the narratives are not to be confused with special deer permits purchased at license vendor outlets. Prior to the controlled hunt, all hunters must purchase or obtain the necessary license(s) and permit(s) in order to legally participate. Non-hunting attendants, where permitted, need not be licensed. Licenses are not sold at the hunt location! Urban Deer Permits may be used to harvest an antlerless deer at all controlled hunt locations, except the early season muzzleloader hunts at Wildcat Hollow, Salt Fork and Shawnee . Bag limits and tagging requirements apply, meaning deer killed while participating in a controlled hunt count against your season bag limit. The new Hunting Regulations Booklet is due out in early August. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543) with questions.

NASA/Plumbrook Deer Gun Hunt ( Erie County , District 2, 419-424-5000) : This is a partner hunt. If drawn, the applicant will receive 2 permits, 1 for the applicant and 1 for the partner of his choice. Each hunter may harvest 2 deer, but only one hunter may take a buck. The other partner may take up to 2 antlerless deer. Hunters under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a partner who is at least 21 years old. Shotgun or muzzleloading rifle only. 50 sector pairs and 10 alternate pairs will be permitted to hunt each day. Further information will be provided to the successful applicant.

Ravenna Deer Gun Hunt ( Portage County , District 3, 330-644-2293) : If drawn, the applicant will receive 2 permits, 1 for the applicant and 1 for the partner of his choice. At least 1 hunter must be 18 years or older. The Department of Defense charges a $5 administrative fee to each participant. 90 pairs of hunters will be chosen to hunt each day. Shotguns only. Neither muzzleloaders nor handguns are permitted.

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Adult Deer Gun ( Lucas County , District 2, 419-424-5000) : If drawn, the applicant will receive 3 permits – 1permit for himself and 2 for the partners of his choice. Each hunter may harvest 1 deer. The applicant will receive a permit good for a deer of either sex, partners will be issued a permit good only for an antlerless deer. At least 1 partner must be 18 years or older. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service charges a $20 user fee for each participant which will be collected on the day of the hunt at the check-in location. Hunters must check all harvested deer at refuge headquarters. 8 partner permits will be issued each day. All hunting equipment that is legal during the statewide deer gun season is legal for this hunt. Call the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at 419-898-0014 with questions.

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Adult Archery Deer Hunt ( Lucas County , District 2, 419-424-5000) : Participants will have access to hunt on the areas for 3 consecutive days. Permits will be issued for 5 pairs of hunters for each segment. If drawn, the applicant will receive 1 permit for himself and one permit for the partner of his choice. Each hunter may harvest 2 deer, but only 1 may be antlered. A 2 nd deer may be taken only after the first deer is checked-in at refuge headquarters. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service charges a $20 user fee for each participant which will be collected on the day of the hunt at the check-in location. Hunters must check all harvested deer at refuge headquarters. Only hunting equipment that is legal to use during the archery season is legal for this hunt. Call the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at 419-898-0014 with questions.

Mosquito Creek Muzzleloader Deer Hunt ( Trumbull County , District 3, 330-644-2293) : 50 pairs of hunters will be drawn to hunt each day. If drawn, the applicant will receive 2 permits – 1permit for himself and 1 for the partner of his choice. At least 1 hunter must be 18 or older. 1 of the permits is good for a deer of either sex, the other is good for an antlerless deer only. The decision as to which hunter uses the either-sex permit must be made prior to check-in.

Killdeer Plains Women Only Deer Gun Hunt ( Wyandot County , District 2, 419-424-5000) : If drawn, the applicant will receive 2 permits – 1 for herself and 1 for the partner of her choice. Both hunters must be female, and at least 1 must be 18 or older. 1 of the permits is good for a deer of either sex, the other is good for an antlerless deer only. The decision as to which hunter uses the either-sex permit must be made prior to check-in. Groups may consist of up to 3 people, 2 of which may be hunters. All hunting equipment that is legal to use during the statewide deer gun season is legal for this hunt.

Lake Katherine Deer Gun Hunt ( Jackson County , 614-265-6453) : If drawn, the applicant will receive 2 permits – a permit for himself and a permit for the partner of his choice. Each hunter must kill an antlerless deer first, then is free to hunt for a 2 nd deer of either sex. All hunting equipment that is legal to use during the statewide deer gun season is legal for this hunt.

Early Muzzleloader Deer Season

Youth hunters who wish to participate in one of the three Early Season Muzzleloader hunts must obtain a free controlled hunt permit by calling 1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543) between September 1 and October 14.

Wildcat Hollow Early Muzzleloader Deer Hunt : New rules require participants in each of the 3 early season muzzleloader hunts to apply for a permit. If drawn, the applicant will receive a permit valid for a deer of either sex or an antlerless deer only; the number of either-sex deer permits for these hunts will be limited. Only hunting equipment legal for use during the muzzleloader deer season may be used during this special hunt. If drawn, hunters will have access to the area from October 24-29, 2005 . Participants must possess a valid hunting license and special deer permit in addition to this “Special Area Muzzleloader Controlled Hunt permit”.

Salt Fork Muzzleloader Deer Hunt : New rules require participants in each of the 3 early season muzzleloader hunts to apply for a permit. If drawn, the applicant will receive a permit valid for either an antlerless deer only, although a limited number of either-sex deer permits will be issued. Only hunting equipment legal for use during the muzzleloader deer season may be used during this special hunt. If drawn, hunters will have access to the area from October 24-29, 2005 . Participants must possess a valid hunting license and special deer permit in addition to this “Special Area Muzzleloader Controlled Hunt permit”.

Shawnee State Forest Muzzleloader Deer hunt : New rules require participants in each of the 3 early season muzzleloader hunts to apply for a permit. If drawn, the applicant will receive a permit valid for either an antlerless deer only, although a limited number of either-sex deer permits will be issued. Only hunting equipment legal for use during the muzzleloader deer season may be used during this special hunt. If drawn, hunters will have access to the area from October 24-29, 2005 . Participants must possess a valid hunting license and special deer permit in addition to this “Special Area Muzzleloader Controlled Hunt permit”.

Deer Hunts For The Mobility Impaired

A mobility impaired person is any person, regardless of age, who is subject to a physiological defect or deficiency regardless of its cause, nature, or extent that renders the person unable to move about without the aid of crutches, a wheelchair, or any other form of support, or that limits the person’s functional ability to ambulate, climb descend, sit, rise, or to perform any related function; (section 955.011 of Ohio Revised Code). If drawn, the mobility impaired hunter must have a signed physician’s statement listing the name of the physiological defect or deficiency.

Ravenna Deer Gun Hunt For Mobility Impaired ( Portage County , District 3, 330-644-2293) : 3 hunters per day will be chosen to hunt. Each hunter must be accompanied by a non-hunting attendant. The Department of Defense collects a $5 administrative fee from each participant. Shotguns only. Neither muzzleloaders nor handguns are permitted.

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Deer Gun Hunt For Mobility Impaired ( Lucas County , District 2, 419-424-5000) : The mobility impaired hunter may bring up to 2 hunting partners and 1 non-hunting attendant. The 2 partners need not be mobility impaired. The mobility impaired hunter may kill 1 deer of either sex. Hunting partners may kill 1 antlerless deer only. All deer must be permanently tagged at refuge headquarters. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service charges a $20 user fee for each participant which will be collected on the day of the hunt at the check-in location. 8 partner permits will be issued each day. All hunting equipment that is legal during the statewide deer gun season is legal for this hunt. Call the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at 419-898-0014 with questions.

Killdeer Plains Hunt for Mobility Impaired ( Wyandot County , District 2, 419-424-5000) : Each hunter must be accompanied by a non-hunting attendant. 10 hunters will be chosen to hunt each day. Each hunter may kill a deer of either sex. All hunting equipment that is legal during the statewide deer gun season is legal for this hunt.

Youth Deer Hunts

1 Hunter must be 17 years of age or younger. Adult attendants do not need to possess a hunting license or permit. Mosquito Creek Youth Deer Gun Hunt ( Trumbull County , District 3, 330-644-2293) : 60 youths per day will be issued permits to hunt. Each youth hunter must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult who is at least 18 years old. Shotgun, muzzleloading rifle or muzzleloading shotgun only.

Mosquito Creek Youth Archery Hunt : 10 youths will be issued permits to hunt. Each youth hunter must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult who is at least 18 years old. Archery equipment that is legal to use during the archery season is legal for this hunt.

Killdeer Plains Youth Deer Gun Hunt ( Wyandot County , District 2, 419-424-5000) : 40 youths will be issued permits to hunt. Each youth hunter must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult who is at least 18 years old. Hunting equipment that is legal to use during the statewide deer gun season is legal for this hunt.

Killdeer Plains Youth Muzzleloader Deer Hunt : 40 youths per day will be issued permits to hunt. Each youth hunter must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult who is at least 18 years old. Muzzleloading rifle or muzzleloading shotgun only.

Magee/Ottawa NWR Youth Deer Gun Hunt ( Lucas County , District 2, 419-424-5000) : The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service charges a $20 user fee for each participant which will be collected on the day of the hunt at the check-in location. Hunters must check-in prior to the hunt and pay the fee. Magee hunters are not assessed the $20 fee. 10 youths per day will be issued permits to hunt at Ottawa , and 1 youth per day at Magee. Direct questions regarding this hunt to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at 419-898-0014. Each youth hunter must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. The accompanying adult is permitted to hunt. If drawn, youths will be issued 1 permit good for a deer of either sex while the adult will be issued a permit good for 1 antlerless deer. Hunting equipment that is legal to use during the statewide deer gun season is legal for this hunt.

Old Woman Creek Youth & Mentor Gun Hunt ( Erie County , District 2, 419-424-5000 ): 15 youths per day will be issued permits to hunt during 1of 6 possible days (dates will be first 3 Saturdays in December and first 3 Saturdays in January). Each youth hunter must be accompanied by a licensed adult hunter (at least 18 years of age) who will also be allowed to hunt. All hunters are required to harvest an antlerless deer first before hunting for a second deer of either sex. Only shotguns with slugs are legal for this hunt.

Adult Waterfowl Hunts

All legal waterfowl may be hunted and all migratory waterfowl hunting laws are in effect.

Magee Marsh ( Ottawa County , District 2, 419-424-5000) : All legal waterfowl may be hunted and all migratory hunting laws are in effect. Hunts will be held throughout the season on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Hunting dates are randomly assigned by computer. Further information will be provided to successfully drawn applicants.

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge ( Ottawa County , District 2, 419-424-5000) : Hunts will be held throughout the season on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Hunting dates are randomly assigned by computer. Further information will be provided to successfully drawn applicants.

Mercer Wildlife Area ( Mercer County , District 5, 937-372-9261) : Hunts will be held throughout the season on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Hunting dates are randomly assigned by computer. Further information will be provided to successfully drawn applicants.

Mosquito Creek ( Trumbull County , District 3, 330-644-2293) : Hunts will be held throughout the season on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Hunting dates are randomly assigned by computer. Further information will be provided to successfully drawn applicants.

Youth Waterfowl Hunts

All Dates Tentative – Waterfowl Season dates, including the youth hunting weekend dates, will be finalized in early September. Publication 295 is due out in late September.

October 8 & 9 – Magee Marsh and Ottawa NWR (District 2, 419-424-5000): Only youths aged 15 or younger may hunt during the youth hunting weekend. If two youths hunt, a properly licensed adult (18 years or older) must accompany them. Hunts will be conducted at both areas.

October 15 – Magee Marsh and Ottawa NWR (District 2, 419-424-5000): At least one hunter must be 17 years of age or under. All youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult, 18 years of age or older. If two youths hunt, the accompanying adult may not hunt, but must be properly licensed.

October 8 & 9 – Mercer (District 5, 937-372-9261): Only youths aged 15 or younger may hunt during the youth hunting weekend. If two youths hunt, a properly licensed adult (18 years or older) must accompany them. Hunts will be conducted at both areas.

October 22 – Mercer (District 5, 937-372-9261): At least one hunter must be 17 years of age or under. All youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult, 18 years of age or older. If two youths hunt, the accompanying adult may not hunt, but must be properly licensed.

October 15 & December 17 – Mosquito Youth Waterfowl (District 3, 330-644-2293): At least one hunter must be 17 years of age or under. All youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult, 18 years of age or older. If two youths hunt, the accompanying adult may not hunt, but must be properly licensed.

Source: OHIO DNR