Waterfowl in Ohio

firebrand · November 23, 2014, 09:27 PM

I see most hunters around here really get into deer. (rightfully so as it tastes great) When I was stationed in Washington state I got into duck hunting with some friends. The deer on the island were small and duck was plentiful, therefore, more duck hunters. I got out of the service about a year ago and moved back to where I grew up. Now I have no idea where to duck hunt because after being gone 10 years, the human population has grown as the wildlife has decreased. If anyone reading this is a waterfowl hunter in south western Ohio, please point me in the right direction!

Thanks for the support.

Buzzcook · November 24, 2014, 12:13 AM

Ohio is a lot bigger than Whidbey Island, so you're bound to find a place to shoot ducks.

The place to start is with Ohio's fish and game dept.
http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/

http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/hunting-...ng-regulations

Local knowledge is your next step. Look up skeet shoots in your area and the odds are you'll find some duck hunters. There are also national organizations such as Ducks Unlimited with local chapters that might be helpful.

Good luck.

NHSHOOTER · November 24, 2014, 04:57 AM

Hello firebrand, I was stationed at Whidbey Is many years ago and being from NH had hunted ducks but nothing like I found out there in Washington, hope you dont get dissappointed hunting ducks in Ohio compared to wash. I know once I came back to NH I never hunted ducks again.

TimSr · November 24, 2014, 07:25 AM

Luckily for you, the easiest land for the state to aquire for public hutning is land that is useless for farming and development, which means swamps. (I guess they call it "wetlands" now) I am in NE Ohio, so I won't bother you with the list that close to me, but if you checkout Buzzcook's links, they have a listing for state wildlife areas, and I'm sure there is something in your area.

firebrand · November 24, 2014, 02:25 PM

Thanks for the links. I'll be sure to check it out!

TimSr · November 25, 2014, 07:25 AM

Here's another good one specific to Ohio:

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/forum/

November 23, 2014, 09:27 PM	#1
firebrand Junior Member Join Date: November 23, 2014 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 9	Waterfowl in Ohio I see most hunters around here really get into deer. (rightfully so as it tastes great) When I was stationed in Washington state I got into duck hunting with some friends. The deer on the island were small and duck was plentiful, therefore, more duck hunters. I got out of the service about a year ago and moved back to where I grew up. Now I have no idea where to duck hunt because after being gone 10 years, the human population has grown as the wildlife has decreased. If anyone reading this is a waterfowl hunter in south western Ohio, please point me in the right direction! Thanks for the support. __________________ They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

November 24, 2014, 02:25 PM	#5
firebrand Junior Member Join Date: November 23, 2014 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 9	Thanks for the links. I'll be sure to check it out! __________________ They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

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November 24, 2014, 12:13 AM	#2
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	Ohio is a lot bigger than Whidbey Island, so you're bound to find a place to shoot ducks. The place to start is with Ohio's fish and game dept. http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/ http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/hunting-...ng-regulations Local knowledge is your next step. Look up skeet shoots in your area and the odds are you'll find some duck hunters. There are also national organizations such as Ducks Unlimited with local chapters that might be helpful. Good luck.

November 24, 2014, 04:57 AM	#3
NHSHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2012 Location: Concord NH Posts: 1,002	Hello firebrand, I was stationed at Whidbey Is many years ago and being from NH had hunted ducks but nothing like I found out there in Washington, hope you dont get dissappointed hunting ducks in Ohio compared to wash. I know once I came back to NH I never hunted ducks again.

November 24, 2014, 07:25 AM	#4
TimSr Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Rittman, Ohio Posts: 2,074	Luckily for you, the easiest land for the state to aquire for public hutning is land that is useless for farming and development, which means swamps. (I guess they call it "wetlands" now) I am in NE Ohio, so I won't bother you with the list that close to me, but if you checkout Buzzcook's links, they have a listing for state wildlife areas, and I'm sure there is something in your area.

November 25, 2014, 07:25 AM	#6
TimSr Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Rittman, Ohio Posts: 2,074	Here's another good one specific to Ohio: http://www.ohiosportsman.com/forum/