ODNR announces proposed turkey hunting seasons, fishing requirements

DAYTON, Ohio ( WDTN ) — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is looking for feedback from Ohioans on proposals regarding select fishing requirements and hunting seasons.

Turkey Hunting Proposals

The Ohio Wildlife Council has proposed the following dates for Turkey Hunting Seasons in Ohio:

All counties in the Miami Valley, excluding Wayne County, Indiana, are considered in ONDR’s South Zone for turkey hunting.

Inland Fishing Proposals

ODNR reports there is a current minimum length requirement of 15-inch for inland fishing of walleye, sauger, and saugeye.

If approved, the proposed requirement would be lifted at the following locations:

• Acton Lake
• Alum Creek Lake
• Atwood Lake
• Buckeye Lake
• Caesar Creek Lake
• Ferguson Reservoir
• Findlay Reservoir 1 and 2
• Indian Lake
• Metzger Reservoir
• Piedmont Lake
• Pleasant Hill Lake
• Rocky Fork Lake
• Seneca Lake
• Tappan Lake

Tell ODNR Your Thoughts

The comment period will run from Aug. 26 to Sept. 25.

If you have an opinion, you are asked to click here during the period to make your voice heard.

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