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Ohio Division of Wildlife Open Houses March 5th PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jeff Garvas   
Monday, 20 February 2006

Most hunters who carry concealed firearms know that carrying a concealed firearm while hunting deer is prohibited by Division of Wildlife hunting regulations. The DOW website states: Hunters cannot carry more than one firearm while hunting deer..

Further, even if you're only carrying a single pistol for hunting, it can't be concealed. If you're archery hunting you're forced to leave your concealed handgun in your vehicle.

On Sunday, March 5th the Division of Wildlife will hold five open houses between 12:00 noon and 3:00pm across the State of Ohio. According to the DOW website:
These events are open and public participation is encouraged. Anyone interested in providing input and participating in Ohio ’s professional wildlife management process is welcome. Fish and wildlife biologists along with law enforcement officers will be on hand to answer questions and receive comments.
Therefore, if you're a hunter who feels you should not be forced to leave your pistol unattended in your vehicle for many hours while you are afield, or left defenseless while archery hunting, we encourage you to attend one of the five hearings closest to you on March 5th.

Wear an OFCC shirt if you have one and express your opinion in force with link minded hunters, but be sure to remain polite and professional. (Find an Open House nearest you)

The DOW is also proposing, among other things, extending deer-gun week by two additional days. The details of the rules can be read in a press release from last week: EXTRA WEEKEND OF STATEWIDE DEER-GUN HUNTING PROPOSED
A statewide hearing on the proposed rules is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, at the District 1 wildlife office, located at 1500 Dublin Road in Columbus. After considering public input, the Ohio Wildlife Council will vote on the proposed rules and season dates during its April 5 meeting.

After two years of successful implementation of concealed carry this change to Ohio's hunting regulations is long overdue. The mere presence of a "second" firearm in the possession of a hunter should not be a crime unless the hunter is engaged in other illegal activity.