![]() ![]() Without hunters, the carrying capacity, or the number of animals that the habitat can support all year, may be unsustainable, which would lead to damage for the wildlife or the habitat. The Division of Wildlife manages healthy animal populations by implementing regulations, which are directly related to the need to manage species’ numbers. ![]() Without proper conservation, our wild spaces could be lost. Ethical hunters care about the environment. The sale of hunting licenses, permits, and stamps provides much-needed funds to wildlife research and management programs. Hunting in the United States is highly regulated, which helps make it a safe, sustainable, and highly popular activity. Hunting brings us closer to nature and understanding our natural environment. It demands skill, knowledge, and patience. Hunting challenges the mind and the body. This is more than observing the environment – it’s active engagement. Awareness of your surroundings is heightened. Not to mention the meat is lean and healthy! Hunting is a source of natural, free-range, and inexpensive food. After reviewing introductory information, we encourage you to attend a virtual or in-person learning opportunity with friendly and knowledgeable staff for hands-on experience. This content covers the basics, including deer ecology, rules and regulations, an overview of deer hunting, and places to hunt … all at your own pace! A fact sheet, outdoor skills YouTube videos, and other resources are also available. The basics of hunting deer in Ohio is outlined below, and you can also get started learning with our interactive Introduction to White-tailed Deer Hunting online learning module. We can help you with all the information and resources you’ll need to safely and responsibly hunt and harvest your own local food. But taking up hunting can be challenging and intimidating. Hunting is one of the most inexpensive and ethical ways to fill your freezer with natural, free-range meat. Fall 2022 DNAP eNews - Prairie Restoration. ![]()
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