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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...

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Dispatch article: Buckeye sticks to her guns for shot at Olympics

3:00pm Tuesday, November 23, 2010

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that a sophomore at The Ohio State University is working to secure her spot in the 2010 Olympics rifle competition. From the article : In high school, Amanda Furrer was a source of intrigue to her classmates, who knew her as "the shooter girl" for hitting the range both before and after class. She missed about half her senior year while traveling from suburban...

Ohio concealed handgun licensee thwarts violent armed robbery

4:30pm Monday, November 22, 2010

Massillon, Ohio's The Independent is reporting that an Ohio concealed handgun license-holder thwarted a violent robbery in progress outside a supermarket this weekend. From the article : The unidentified bystander reportedly was sitting in his car in the store's parking lot when he saw the robbery occur. The man shot Andrew Robinson, 20, of 119 Pulley Place S.E., Massillon, in the groin after he...

Ohio pheasant hunting opportunities

3:00pm Friday, November 19, 2010

by Larry S. Moore The statewide pheasant season opened November 5 along with Division of Wildlife releases on public hunting areas. Many hunters have already headed west for the great pheasant hunts in Iowa or the Dakotas. However many hunters can't afford to go west. And quite often, the public hunting areas become crowded during pheasant season. Hunting preserves offer an effective alternative...