Sports and Hunting

The choice is clear: Elect a President on the side of freedom

by Linda Walker This fall, anticipation is high as hunting season gets underway. All across this nation, Americans are heading out to enjoy one of the deepest heritages in our land's history - hunting with family and friends. But this fall is one of the most anticipated in decades for another reason. It's election season, and the November election has just about everything on the line for gun...

USSA: PETA Urges People to Break the Law

There is no denying that PETA opposes hunting. Now the animal rights group also is on record urging people to violate laws — make that hunter harassment laws. In an October 9, 2012 blog posting, PETA urges its minions to: "Help counter the cruelty of hunting in your area: Post "No Hunting" signs on your land and that of sympathetic neighbors and friends, join or form a local anti-hunting group,...

Bow hunters: Think it's safe not to carry concealed when you go afield?

by Chad D. Baus WHIO-TV, Dayton's CBS affiliate, reported recently that A 48-year-old man, apparently under investigation for his possible involvement in sex crimes, forced authorities to close parts of Caesar Creek State Park on Thursday afternoon when he fled onto the property armed with a gun. From the article : Warren County sheriff's deputies saw the man, whose name was not released, park...

With Video and Website, NSSF Urges Hunters to Share Their Fall Harvest with Those in Need

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Hunters are generous people. More than 11 million meals were provided to the less fortunate through hunters' donations of game meat in 2010. As a reminder to all hunters to consider sharing their harvest this autumn with those in need, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has developed a new video and webpage that encourage making venison donations to food banks and...

ODNR to Release More Than 15,000 Pheasants Statewide

October dates set for youth hunting only; statewide season begins Nov. 2 COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will release thousands of pheasants at 28 public hunting areas this fall. More than 15,000 ring-necked pheasants are being released to encourage pheasant hunting within the state of Ohio. Youth-only hunts will be held Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-...

Report: PETA attempting to buy ad space on lunch trays in Cleveland Schools

by Chad D. Baus StateImpact.NPR.org is reported recently that the extremist anti-hunting organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, otherwise known as PETA, is trying to purchase advertising on Cleveland school district lunch trays. From the article : PETA Executive Director Tracy Reiman sent Cleveland school district CEO Eric Gordon a letter this week proposing to help fill the...

Hunters Prepare for Ohio's Fall Turkey Hunting Season

COLUMBUS, OH – Fall wild turkey hunting opens in 48 Ohio counties on Saturday, Oct. 13, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The season continues through Sunday, Nov. 25. “The warm and dry spring resulted in better nest success and brood survival this year,” said ODNR Wildlife Biologist Mike Reynolds. “Although fall turkey hunting is not as popular...

Kasich promises to protect license dollars, right to bear arms; Latta honored with USSA Patriot Award

(Columbus, OH) – Ohio's Governor John Kasich opened the recent U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance "Save Our Heritage" Rally with a welcomed pledge to protect hunting and fishing license dollars as the state continues to work through the tough economy. Prior to leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance, Kasich noted, "I believe the most important thing is when you tell people you are going to do...

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