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Deer Hunting Season

11/22/2019

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*Original post 2017*
​Now there are many, many thoughts, opinions, and whatnot about guns and hunting but let's just take a moment to understand why there is a hunting season.
  • Deer populations in Ohio need to be regulated. Why? They have no natural predators and with the growth of cities their habitat is being destroyed.
  • What happens if we left deer alone? There are lots of things that will happen if deer populations go unregulated, but the main things are - car accidents with deer will go up, deer will have more competition for food leading to either starvation or moving to towns where scraps and bird feeders are widely available (again upping the car accidents), the overpopulation will also lead to widespread disease like the chronic wasting disease.
  • Hunters pay to conserve natural areas. What do I mean by that? Through the purchase of hunting & fishing licenses, duck stamps, and banding together to form conservation groups such as Ducks Unlimited or Pheasants Forever, hunters allow Ohio Department of Natural Resources to keep and maintain our natural areas for the enjoyment of all. If you've ever been out to any ODNR managed area, thank a hunter. 
Now I'm not saying run out and buy a hunting license and a gun, I am saying hunting season is important to the health of our wild areas so when out enjoying nature during hunting season, be aware, be respectful, and wear an orange vest (just to be safe). 
Happy hiking!
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