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Ohio’s Youth Deer-Gun Hunting Season Set For November 21-22

Ohio Division of Wildlife

COLUMBUS, OH --(AmmoLand.com)- Ohio’s youth deer-gun hunting season will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 21-22, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

“The youth deer-gun hunting season provides young hunters the chance to experience the challenge of hunting and enjoy the outdoors with their families,” said David M. Graham, chief of the division.

Young hunters killed 9,852 deer during last year’s two-day season. The Division of Wildlife anticipates more than 40,000 young hunters will participate in the upcoming hunt.

Hunters can share photos of their success in the field online by visiting wildohio.com and clicking on Photo Gallery. The photo submission process is easy and posted photos may be e-mailed to a friend.

The youth deer-gun season is open statewide to hunters 17 years old and younger. Hunters may take one deer of either sex during this season, in accordance with existing bag and deer-zone limits. Plugged shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns and bows are legal. All participants must wear hunter orange, possess a valid Ohio hunting license and a $12 youth-deer permit, and must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult in the field.

All other regularly scheduled hunting seasons will continue during the two-day youth season. However, other hunters, including deer-archery hunters, are required to wear hunter orange during this period.

This year, Ohio’s deer-gun season runs November 30 through December 6, and the weekend of December 19-20. Details regarding Ohio’s various hunting seasons, including those exclusively for young hunters, can be found in the 2009-10 Ohio Hunting Regulations or by visiting wildohio.com.

Youth hunters that want to donate venison to the needy can do so at no cost. The Division of Wildlife is collaborating with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to help pay for the processing of donated venison. All hunters who donate their deer to a food bank are not required to pay the processing cost as long as funding for the effort lasts. More information about this program can be found online at www.fhfh.org

The 2009-2010 licenses will not be printed on weatherproof paper. Sportsmen and women should protect their licenses and permits from the elements by carrying them in a protective pouch or wallet.

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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NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Seminar Schedule Announced

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association’s Hunter Services Department is pleased to announce the schedule of seminars and speakers at the NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show. The event will be held January 29-31, 2010 at the Carroll County Agriculture Center – Shipley Arena in Westminster, Maryland.

“An exciting line-up of speakers is scheduled for the inaugural NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show,” said Bob Davis, Manager of NRA’s Hunter Services Department. “The variety of topics being presented appeals to a wide range of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.”

Nationally-known hunting and outdoor personalities will be speaking at seminars during the show including Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice Media and Ray Eye of “Eye on the Outdoors” and “Winchester Turkey Revolution.” Numerous topics will be discussed by the speakers including hunting various types of game, fishing, dog training, and game calling.

Seminar Schedule (subject to change)

• Friday, January 29, 2010: Show hours 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • 4:30 – Pat Nolan of Ponderosa Kennels
  • 6:00 – Sean Mann of Beretta’s Waterfowler’s Edge TV Show & World Goose Calling Champion 7:30 – Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice TV Show
• Saturday, January 30, 2010: Show hours 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • 10:00 – Ken Penrod of Life Outdoors Unlimited
  • 11:30 – Ray Eye of Winchester Turkey Revolution TV Show
  • 1:00 – Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice TV Show
  • 2:30 – Sean Mann of Beretta’s Waterfowler’s Edge TV Show & World Goose Calling Champion 4:00 – Pat Nolan of Ponderosa Kennels
  • 5:30 – Eric Lahti of LUCO Caribou Adventures
• Sunday, January 31, 2010: Show hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 10:00 – Ray Eye of Winchester Turkey Revolution TV Show
  • 11:30 – Sean Mann of Beretta’s Waterfowler’s Edge TV Show & World Goose Calling Champion
  • 1:00 – Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice TV Show
  • 2:30 – Ken Penrod of Life Outdoors Unlimited

All seminars are included in the show admission fee and no registration is required. General admission to the show is $10.00, but NRA Members pay just $8.00 when they present their valid membership card. Children 11 and under receive free admission. Visitors can also join or renew their membership at the show for only $35.00 and receive a free weekend pass to the show.

For more information on the NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show, or to become an exhibitor, call (703) 267-1524 or send an email to rpeak@nrahq.org. To view floor plans, a list of exhibitors, and other show information, visit www.nrahq.org/hunting/2010show.asp.

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