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Bow harvest #'s

Darron

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If this has been posted on here I apologize

COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio bow hunters killed 45,836 deer during the first six weeks of the state's archery season, 11 percent lower than last year's kill of 51,543, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

The archery season started September 24 and will continue through February 5, 2012.

“While the season is still young, harvest figures for the second year in a row suggest that our liberal seasons and use of the antlerless deer permit may be having the desired impact on herds in those areas of the state where reductions are needed most,” said Mike Tonkovich, deer biologist for the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

Counties reporting the highest numbers of deer brought to check stations were: Licking-1,836, Coshocton-1,522, Tuscarawas-1,259, Ashtabula-1,143, Holmes-1,101, Knox-1,092, Muskingum-1,060, Guernsey-1,045, and Hamilton and Trumbull-977.

The statewide deer population was estimated to be 750,000 in early October. Approximately 345,000 bow hunters are expected to participate in the statewide deer-archery hunting season.

Bow hunters harvested a total of 85,012 deer during last year's four-month Ohio archery season.

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.

A detailed listing of deer-hunting rules can be found in the 2011-2012 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest that is available wherever licenses are sold, and online at wildohio.com.

The ODNR 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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EDITORS NOTE: Following is a list of deer checked and tagged by hunters during the first six weeks of the current deer-archery hunting season. The number taken during the 2010 season is marked in ( ): 2011 (2010).

Adams –945 (931); Allen –290 (369); Ashland –676 (779); Ashtabula –1,143 (1,248); Athens –709(719); Auglaize –213 (221); Belmont –488 (670); Brown–608 (702); Butler–538 (591); Carroll –773 (957); Champaign –442 (455); Clark –253 (290); Clermont –939 (1,060); Clinton –234 (283); Columbiana –699 (814); Coshocton –1,522 (1,776); Crawford –257 (281); Cuyahoga –303 (320); Darke –264 (247); Defiance –371 (441); Delaware –492 (610); Erie –188 (221); Fairfield –571 (634); Fayette –50 (75); Franklin –291 (289); Fulton –214 (251); Gallia –451 (589); Geauga –748 (786); Greene –338 (327); Guernsey –1,045 (1,183); Hamilton –977 (867); Hancock –284 (377); Hardin –273 (322); Harrison –902 (1,144); Henry –161(180); Highland –666 (754); Hocking –704 (752); Holmes –1,101 (1,328); Huron –523 (502); Jackson –626 (694); Jefferson –494 (739); Knox –1,092 (1,222); Lake –262 (263); Lawrence –446 (525); Licking –1,836 (1,912); Logan –616 (644); Lorain –691 (795); Lucas –237 (205); Madison –136 (157); Mahoning –545 (537); Marion –189 (203); Medina –584 (617); Meigs –564 (646); Mercer –178 (203); Miami –271 (303); Monroe –419 (487); Montgomery –233 (253); Morgan –443 (520); Morrow –424 (436); Muskingum –1,060 (1,182); Noble –530 (640); Ottawa –133 (143); Paulding –233 (338); Perry –494 (524); Pickaway –204 (230); Pike –426 (471); Portage –748 (771); Preble –273 (265); Putnam –193 (269); Richland –945 (1,113); Ross –597 (695); Sandusky –250 (269); Scioto –512 (541); Seneca –404 (459); Shelby –262 (303); Stark –543 (613); Summit –515 (543); Trumbull –977 (1,016); Tuscarawas –1,259 (1,483); Union –223 (240); Van Wert – 154 (187); Vinton –496 (583); Warren –511 (551); Washington –467 (542); Wayne –501 (622); Williams –542 (621); Wood –180 (261); Wyandot –272 (362); Total –45,836 (51,543)
 

Darron

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If you take a min and look through the 88 counties most of the deer harvest #'s are less than last year. The county I hunt in the most is down almost a 100 deer from last year.
 

bowhunter1023

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We are down 14% which is no real surprise. I guess we should all go hunt somewhere else since we're not doing enough on our own land to see deer...
 

hickslawns

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We are down 80 deer. Doesn't sound bad unless you realize we only take 6-800 a season. Oh well. Guess I will hunt harder.
 

Gern186

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He's referring to my statement made last night on the early muzzleloader thread.

Jesse, you are more than welcome to come up here for a week and sit in my stand and stare at the trees......and if you are lucky enough maybe a good buck will walk past:smiley_coolpeace: I have accomodations.
 
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bowhunter1023

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He's referring to my statement made last night on the early muzzleloader thread.

Jesse, you are more than welcome to come up here for a week and sit in my stand and stare at the trees......and if you are lucky enough maybe a good buck will walk past:smiley_coolpeace: I have accomodations.

I was and thanks for the offer Chad, but I've seen to have mastered the art of staring at trees down here! Although I'm sure my odds of seeing a good buck are much better from your stands than mine considering the track records...
 

hickslawns

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I was and thanks for the offer Chad, but I've seen to have mastered the art of staring at trees down here! Although I'm sure my odds of seeing a good buck are much better from your stands than mine considering the track records...

lmao glad to see you haven't lost your sense of humor bud. Having talked to Chad a few times this season, I am not sure you are correct though. Maybe last year or in years past. Last i talked to him, he was yet to find a qualified "shooter" locally. I think this is why he took the opportunity to hunt new land with a change of scenery this year. Don't want to speak for Gern, but it seemed the logical step to challenge himself and try new terrain this year. Can't blame him. I have honestly enjoyed being the "little birdie" sitting here listening to both sides of this Jesse. I can appreciate both sides. Then again, you know I like to sit the fence and not pick sides. :smiley_crocodile:
 

bowhunter1023

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Then again, you know I like to sit the fence and not pick sides. :smiley_crocodile:

Yes. It's a good thing you are long legged short or you'd have fence posts up your ass 99% of the time... lmao

It is no secret I am having a shitty year and that has fueled the "sky is falling" feeling for me. In reality all it did was make me take a closer look at my records from the past few years, a look that made me realize things are on the decline around here and will only continue to get worse. I'm fine with finding new and better ground, even leasing somewhere else in the state. But those who know me best, know that I am a homebody and I love doing what I do right here where I grew up and on ground owned by family. I will be picking up some new ground next year as I have spent a good bit of time in the past few weeks scouting new locations, so with any luck a couple of these spots will places I hunt next season. This is entire shitty season is not completely the fault of the DNR and of the local culture. However, it is a factor we are actively discussing and I'm not afraid to speak my mind on the subject matter...
 

Gern186

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lmao glad to see you haven't lost your sense of humor bud. Having talked to Chad a few times this season, I am not sure you are correct though. Maybe last year or in years past. Last i talked to him, he was yet to find a qualified "shooter" locally. I think this is why he took the opportunity to hunt new land with a change of scenery this year. Don't want to speak for Gern, but it seemed the logical step to challenge himself and try new terrain this year. Can't blame him. I have honestly enjoyed being the "little birdie" sitting here listening to both sides of this Jesse. I can appreciate both sides. Then again, you know I like to sit the fence and not pick sides. :smiley_crocodile:

Yes I chose to hunt different terrain for a change of pace.....and it hooked me. Now I don't care if I ever kill a deer around this flat county ever again. Deer hunting needs to be more about the experience of the hunt rather than always trying to kill a monster. I think we need to keep this in perspective as we talk things over. I have never seen a guy with more reconaissance on a deer than what Jesse has done this year and I am still pulling for him to get Moe. A buck like that isn't going to fall to some careless youth hunting slobs. Jesse, you need to keep your patience and trust your gut. There is plenty of time left to get the job done.
 

epe

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Jesse, I think it is localized to who is hunting around you and not so much down there. I agree with less does in my spots, but as for bucks, the last two years we have seen a ton. For this year, I think we are up to 13 different buck sightings in 7 days of hunting in the one spot down there. I really think your neighbors are screwing up your situation. Our lease in Perry county got that way.
 

jagermeister

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Yes I chose to hunt different terrain for a change of pace.....and it hooked me. Now I don't care if I ever kill a deer around this flat county ever again. Deer hunting needs to be more about the experience of the hunt rather than always trying to kill a monster. I think we need to keep this in perspective as we talk things over. I have never seen a guy with more reconaissance on a deer than what Jesse has done this year and I am still pulling for him to get Moe. A buck like that isn't going to fall to some careless youth hunting slobs. Jesse, you need to keep your patience and trust your gut. There is plenty of time left to get the job done.

Pretty sure I predicted that would happen.... :)
 

Gern186

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You did Jim. One thing I noticed right off the bat is the fact that hill country deer don't always travel into the prevailing wind like they do at home, but their travel routes in the woods are more predictable than in open country, or so it seemed.