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Ohio Hunters have harvested 188,459 deer so far this season.
Logan County Hunters have harvested 737 bucks and 853 does.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has announced a muzzleloader deer season for the state this month. The season will open statewide starting January 5. It will run through January 8.

Hunters can take only one antlered deer during the 2012-2013 season regardless of zone, method of taking, or season.

Legal hunting hours for the muzzleloader season are a half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Deer-archery season remains open through February 3.

The white-tailed deer is the most popular game animal in Ohio, and has been pursued by generations of hunters. Ohio ranks eighth nationally in annual hunting-related sales and 10th in the number of jobs associated with hunting-related industries. Hunting has an $859 million economic impact in Ohio through the sale of equipment, fuel, food, lodging and more.

Ohio's small game, furbearer and waterfowl seasons are also open during the muzzleloader season.

Venison Donated....
The ODNR Division of Wildlife collaborates with FHFH (Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry ) to assist with the processing costs associated with donating venison to a food bank. The program allows for subsidy grants to be provided in allotments that are matched with funds generated or collected by local Ohio FHFH chapters. The division subsidized this year's FHFH operation as an additional deer management tool, helping wildlife managers encourage hunters to harvest more does. Venison donated to participating food banks must be processed by a federal, state or locally inspected and insured meat processor. Hunters wishing to donate their deer are not required to pay for the processing of the venison as long as the program has available funds.Hunters have donated 1,405 white-tailed deer this season so far.

Duck Blind Map

A few facts - Ohio hunters are very important to the preservation of wild life. Proceeds from hunting licenses all go to the Division of Wildlife. Since natural predators are gone due to urbanization, hunters keep wild life in check.

This year's popular week long deer-gun season, which ran Nov. 28th through December 4th produced fewer checked deer than last year. Adverse weather conditions at the beginning of the week took a toll on the numbers. Logan county (Indian Lake area) hunters checked 760 deer down 85 from last year.

Hunters who wish to share their success can submit a photo of themselves and the deer they killed this year to webmaster@indianlake.com.
 
The white-tailed deer is the most popular game animal in Ohio, frequently pursued by generations of hunters. Ohio ranks 8th nationally in annual hunting-related sales and 10th in the number of jobs associated with the hunting-related industry. Each year, hunting has an $859 million economic impact in Ohio through the sale of equipment, fuel, food, lodging and more.
 
Ohio's first modern day deer-gun season opened in 1943 in three counties, when hunters harvested 168 deer. In 1956, deer hunting was allowed in all 88 counties and hunters killed 3,911 deer during that one-week season.

December 17th and 18th deer-gun harvest was up in Logan County. Hunters havested an additional 16,766 deer across the state. In Logan County, hunters took 200 deer this year over the 188 last year.

Logan County youth deer-gun deer harvest was up this year. This year's two day hunting season for hunters 17 years old and younger harvested 8,681 deer as compared to 8,445 last year. The Division of Wildlife estimated 60,000 young hunters participated this year.All participants were required to wear hunter orange, possess a valid Ohio hunting license and deer permit, and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult.The youth deer-gun season is one of four special youth-only hunting seasons designed to offer a safe and excellent early hunting experience for young hunters. Special days are also set aside for upland game, wild turkey, and waterfowl hunting opportunities.In Logan County 103 deer were checked and tagged by young hunters compared to 94 last year. Indianlake.com would like to post deer photos. Please include your name and location. Email photos to webmaster@indianlake.com

Wow! Elk taken at Indian Lake!
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Congratulations!

This elk was taken on 12/1/10 at Indian Lake by two long time hunting buddies Fred Smith of Elida and Tom Howell of St. Mary's .the animal weighed approximately 425 to 475 pounds on the hoof. Sspecial thanks to David Davis for Helping these two old guys drag this animal out of the woods /swamp. also thanks to Adam smith ODNR Wildlife officer (Logan county) for instructing us on how to handle this matter. We really thought it was a huge doe until it was running away from us. Also thanks to Craig Barr ODNR Wildlife officer (Allen county) for letting me bring it to your house for an official identification. Thanks neighbor.
Fred Smith

Ohio hunters and trappers preparing to pursue furbearers will find good populations of these animals during the 2010-2011 season, which begins for most furbearing species on November 10, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. "Food sources and habitat conditions for furbearers have been good this year across Ohio," said Suzie Prange, wildlife biologist with the Division of Wildlife. "Fur takers can expect a good season." For the sixth year, 43 counties will be open for river otter trapping from December 26 to February 28. River otters were reintroduced into four Ohio watersheds between 1986 and 1993 and have increased their range in the state. They were removed from the state endangered species list in 2002. Full details of open counties, checking and permit requirements can be found in the Ohio River. Otter Trapping Regulations

Ohio's beaver-trapping season runs December 26 to February 28, 2011, statewide. There are no daily bag limits or restrictions on hours when furbearers may be hunted or trapped, with the exception of river otters where bag limits are dependent on the county where the trapping occurs. Special hunting regulations for coyotes apply during the one-week statewide deer-gun season November 29-December 5, and the deer-gun weekend of December 18-19. Ohio is among the nation's leading producers of raw furs. Currently, there are 70 licensed fur dealers and more than 11,000 licensed fur takers in the state. Information from ODNR website. See photos of past hunting sucesses below.

Photo2 and 3 - This is the first huge beaver trapped back in the game reserve area by Justin Kuehl and Larry Dishong. This beaver weighed 60 lbs. 8oz.! Trapping season for beaver ends February 28, 2009. Click on photos to enlarge.

Ohio hunters and trappers set to begin pursuing furbearers will find good populations of these animals.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife predicts a good season for hunters this year. ?Food sources and habitat conditions for furbearers have been very good this year across Ohio,? said Mark Shieldcastle, wetland wildlife supervisor for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Fur takers can expect a good season. For the third year, 43 counties will be open for river otter trapping from December 26 to February 29, 2008. River otters were reintroduced into four Ohio watersheds between 1986 and 1993 and have increased their range in the state. They were removed from the state endangered species list in 2002. Full details of open counties, checking and permit requirements can be found in River Otter Trapping Regulations. In most regions of Ohio, hunting and trapping seasons for fox, raccoon, opossum, skunk and weasel open November 10, and close January 31, 2009. The trapping season for mink and muskrat is open November 10 through February 28, 2009. Exceptions are Erie, Ottawa and Sandusky counties, and in Lucas County east of the Maumee River where raccoon, mink and muskrat trapping seasons will remain open through March 15, 2009. Ohio's beaver-trapping season runs December 26 to February 28, 2009 statewide. There are no daily bag limits or restrictions on hours when furbearers may be hunted or trapped, with the exception of river otters where bag limits are dependent on the county where the trapping occurs. Special hunting regulations for coyotes apply during the one-week statewide deer-gun season November 26-December 2 and the deer-gun weekend of December 15-16. A fur-taker permit is required in addition to a valid Ohio hunting license to hunt or trap fur-bearing animals, except for coyotes, which may be hunted or trapped year round without a fur-taker permit. A special Division of Wildlife permit is required to trap beaver and otters on state public hunting areas. As before, otters that are accidentally captured, either in excess of bag limits or in closed counties, must be released unharmed. Otters that cannot be released must be turned over to the Division of Wildlife. Beaver trappers in particular, are advised to watch for otter sign and modify their set placements where necessary. The Ohio State Trappers Association and the Division of Wildlife have published a guide on how to recognize otter sign and use various otter avoidance techniques while trapping for beaver in areas closed to otter trapping. A copy of this publication and reports about observing otters in Ohio can be ordered by calling 1-800-WILDLIFE. Ohio is among the nation?s leading producers of raw furs. Last year, there were 94 licensed fur dealers and 26,224 licensed fur takers in the state. Additional hunting information is contained in the 2007-2008 Ohio Hunting Regulations brochure, available where Ohio hunting licenses are sold, on the Internet through the link below, or by calling toll-free 1-800-WILDLIFE. © 2008 ODNR / Division of Wildlife

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  Indian Lake has designated areas for hunting and trapping. For a view of the designated areas on the map, click here.

Duck Blind Drawing August 13, 2010

Indian Lake State Park "Duck Blind" Drawing will be conducted on Saturday August 13, 2010 at 8:00 am at the Park Office. The drawing will be held to permit the construction of permanent duck hunting blinds at 34 sites on Indian Lake. Applicants must show their current or last year's hunting license, and current or last year's federal duck stamp and current or last year's validated state wetland stamp. Successful applicants shall pay the $50.00 permit fee construct a blind on the designated location within 45 days of the issuance of the permit.

Register for blinds at Indian Lake State Park at 937-843-2717
Indian Lake State Park Office.

 
Deer Hunt

Logan County hunters who wish to share their success can submit a photo of themselves and the deer they killed this year to webmaster@indianlake.com

2007 - Steve Mc Cafferty Jr.

Shot near Huntsville, Ohio. Southeast of Indian Lake.

Joe Williams from DeGraff a neighboring community to Indian Lake shot his eight-point whitetail buck in eastern Logan County on Nov. 26, 2001 during Ohio's deer gun season. The deer's antlers measured 1703/8, which officially places the Williams' buck as the second largest eight-point whitetail deer ever scored in Ohio, and the fifth-largest ever scored in the world. The Ohio state record is 186, and the world record is 190.

wild turkey 

2010-2011 Hunting Season Dates and Bag Limits