COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state is attributing a large drop
in the number of deer bagged by Ohio hunters to the effect of liberal
bag limits in past years meant to bring down the number of deer.
The
Department of Natural Resources says hunters took 191,459 white-tailed
deer during the 2013-2014 season, down from 218,910 deer the previous
season.
The state says deer populations in nearly all Ohio
counties were above target levels in the past but those numbers have
been brought closer to lower goals thanks to increased harvests.
Division
of Wildlife Chief Scott Zody says this year’s harvest indicates the
state is on track to maintain a high-quality deer herd.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state is attributing a large drop
in the number of deer bagged by Ohio hunters to the effect of liberal
bag limits in past years meant to bring down the number of deer.
The
Department of Natural Resources says hunters took 191,459 white-tailed
deer during the 2013-2014 season, down from 218,910 deer the previous
season.
The state says deer populations in nearly all Ohio
counties were above target levels in the past but those numbers have
been brought closer to lower goals thanks to increased harvests.
Division
of Wildlife Chief Scott Zody says this year’s harvest indicates the
state is on track to maintain a high-quality deer herd.
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reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.