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Op-Ed: Criminals now live in fear, thanks to ‘Castle Doctrine’

7:00am Thursday, December 02, 2010

by Jason Phillabaum Aristotle said, "Law is order, and good law is good order." Although the law passed well after Aristotle's time, his quote rings very true in regard to Ohio's "Castle Doctrine." Under the Castle Doctrine, citizens of Ohio can now welcome law and order back into their homes, instead of giving fear and anarchy a place at the dinner table. Even though the doctrine may have some...

White-tailed Deer Hunters Increase Kill on Opening Day of Gun Season

3:00pm Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Ohio hunters had near ideal weather for the opening day of deer-gun season. Hunters took 37,805 white-tailed deer on Monday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The deer-gun season remains open through Sunday, December 5, and then reopens for two days on Saturday and Sunday, December 18-19. The preliminary figures from deer check stations throughout...

Strickland pardons Ohio man so he can recover his right to bear arms

7:00am Wednesday, December 01, 2010

by Chad D. Baus The Cincinnati Enquirer and other Ohio media reported recently that Governor Ted Strickland issued pardons to 33 individuals, including one who has testified in support of legislation that would align Ohio law with federal statutes regarding the restoration of rights to Ohio firearms purchasers. J.A.W., 35, was convicted while in college (1999) for possession of marijuana. In...

December 4 is Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Day in Ohio

3:00pm Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Last year, more than 116,750 pounds of venison donated to Ohioans in need With the opening day of Ohio's deer-gun season on November 29, hunters are reminded that donating a deer is free at meat processors participating in the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) venison donation program. Although venison donations are accepted any day during the deer hunting season, September 25 –...

Pepsi on Verge of Giving $250K to HSUS?

7:00am Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Sportsmen- Tell Pepsi the Truth about HSUS The country's largest anti-hunting group, the Humane Society of the United States, appears to be on the verge of getting a $250,000 grant from Pepsi Cola. The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) and others are working to inform Pepsi about HSUS' true, animal rights agenda. Pepsi will award $250,000 to the top two vote getters in an online grant program it...

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URGENT: Ohio House schedules sessions, but fate of pro-gun bills is still in doubt [UPDATED]

11:21am Saturday, November 27, 2010

The Gongwer News Service is reporting that the Ohio House of Representatives has announced that it WILL hold full sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 7, and Wednesday, Dec. 8. "As needed" sessions were also set for Thursday, Dec. 9 and Tuesday, Dec. 14. However, the story does not mention SB239 (Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix) and SB247 (Restoration of Rights) among whatever limited legislation...

ODNR Extends Hotline Hours During Deer-Gun Hunting Season

3:00pm Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Ohioans encouraged to report wildlife violations, illegal activity Individuals seeking information about the upcoming youth gun and white-tailed deer hunting seasons, or to report violations of state wildlife laws, can take advantage of extended call center hours from November 20 to December 5, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The 1-800-WILDLIFE...

Time to give thanks for our great natural resources

7:00am Wednesday, November 24, 2010

by Larry S. Moore The upcoming Thanksgiving Day and the holiday season is a time that I pause to give thanks each year. Typically this time of year my spare time is spent in the field hunting. Of course the Ohio deer season provides ample time for reflection from my deer stand. Whether or not game is harvested, there is always something to celebrate for my time spent outdoors. I often listen to...