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Contact Address: 14000 West State Route 2
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Ottawa NWR Controlled Waterfowl Hunts
2009 Dates:
Special Youth Waterfowl Hunt: October 3 & 4
Controlled Waterfowl Hunt: October 17 - November 28
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Youth and Adult waterfowl hunting is permitted by permit only. 12 blinds are hunted on the perimeter of the Refuge Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday until noon. Handicapped-accessible blinds are available.
Hiking trail areas are excluded from waterfowl hunts and remain open to the general public.
The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge partners with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (ODOW), to conduct controlled hunts.
How to Apply:
Applications are available by accessing the ODOW webpage at www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife. Applications are available June 1st through July 31st. You may apply for controlled hunts online using Visa/Mastercard/Discover. Or, if you prefer to submit an application via U.S. mail, you may download a hard-copy of adult or youth controlled hunt applications. Applications must be returned by July 31st to ODOW. Applications may not be faxed or e-mailed.
Drawing Information: Drawings are held in early September. Results will be posted on the DOW website at www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife in early September. Applicants not chosen to participate will not be notified. Hunters chosen to participate will receive the necessary permit and instructions in the mail, including the date and location of the hunt. All participants must be properly licensed.
