Not sure how popular these hunts are. I put in for a couple dove hunts and one deer hunt at buck creek. I probably just donated about 9.00 to the ODNR...anyone else gambling on these things?
Anybody putting in for draw hunts this year?
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I do every year. Rarely get drawn for anything and I usually put in for 10-15 different hunts. Can’t win if ya don’t play.
Word on the street is the folks at NASA Plumbrook cancelled the hunt, indefinitely.
Can't be any worse for me. I've haven't been drawn for over ten years.It’s 2020, not a good year for odds or lottery
Sure will, they are a blast if you get a chance to go. I've done Ravenna as both a youth and adult, Killdeer Plains as a youth and NASA many times as a hunter or helper. Just reached out to my NASA contacts to see what the deal is. My uncle didn't mentioned any cancellations, that sucks if true!
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I’ve never done it. My understanding is that these don’t go against your county or state limit. Is that correct? This new work schedule this year might open this option up. IF it doesn’t count against my state total.
Unless it’s changed. The Ravenna hunt if it was an antlerless draw or if you harvested an antlerless deer you could use the urban tags. But if it was an antlered deer you’d burn your tag on it.
I see it list that you can use the discounted $15 tag. (Even outside of the dates)For some reason I didn’t think it counted towards your totals. It would be nice if it didn’t.
That is how I understand it. Kill all the doe you want, still only 1 antlered deer.
You’re allowed 6 deer total for controlled hunts, and they do not count toward your statewide 6 deer limit. So if you tag out in various countries, and shoot 6 deer at various controlled hunts, you’re allowed 12 deer for the entire season. Only 1 antlered deer regardless of place.
Thanks JB! I was searching all over trying to find it. I might apply this year. Donate a few dollars.
Buckmaster
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I donated to Ravenna. Only 44 permits will be issued. It’s on the same day as the PA opener.
Just purchased and/or donated to the following;
- DEER CREEK STATE PARK ARCHERY DEER
- BUCK CREEK STATE PARK ARCHERY DEER
- CAESAR CREEK STATE PARK ARCHERY DEER
- GALLAGHER SPRINGFIELD FEN ARCHERY DEER
- LAKE KATHARINE DNP DEER ARCHERY