Date for pheasant hunt set

DARKE COUNTY — Darke County Pheasants Forever will host the 12th annual youth pheasant hunt on Nov. 2.

This will be an excellent event for youth to enjoy a pheasant hunt, outdoor demonstrations, clay bird shooting, archery range and many other outdoor activities.

The purpose of the youth pheasant hunt is to instill in young people a lifelong enthusiasm and respect for hunting and to teach hunter safety, hunter ethics and the importance of wildlife habitat conservation by providing a complete and realistic upland bird hunting experience.

The hunt will be held at Deer Run — Rob and Anne Klamar’s property, which is located at 5252 Stoker Road, about 2 miles southeast of Newport in Shelby County.

Only youth 12-16 years of age the day of the hunt with proof of hunter safety course completion and a valid Ohio hunting license or an apprenticeship license are eligible to hunt. However, youth of all ages can attend to participate in other outdoor activities. All youth must have a guardian present with them.

Youth hunt applications must be received by Oct. 23. Registration packets can be picked up at Ace Hardware in Greenville during business hours. This application packet also can be printed from the Darke County Pheasants Forever website, darke.pheasantsforever.org/page/2902/Darke-youth-hunt.jsp. A set of instructions will be included in registration packet.

For more information contact:

Mike McClurg
419-336-0101

Todd Barga
419-336-5481

Nick Camacho
937-459-2061