Youth pheasant hunt planned in November
NEW ALEXANDER — The Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs, in partnership with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, is hosting its first-ever youth Pheasant Hunt in Columbiana County Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2, at the Zepernick Wildlife Area, 26687 State Route 172, New Alexander. Hours are 8 a.m. to sunset on Saturday and sunrise to sunset on Sunday. The Federation plans to release 100 ring-necked pheasants prior to the hunt. Youth hunters may take two male pheasants, along with rabbits, squirrels and other legal game.
Federation Treasurer and Event Organizer Jeff Herrick said the pheasant hunt adds another opportunity to the many ongoing youth activities that are held year-round at several Wildlife Conservation Clubs throughout the county. Herrick explained that while the Federation has sponsored other youth events that teach safety, skills, and methods for hunting, shooting, trapping and fishing, this is the first year for a pheasant hunt.
“Many of our county’s youths have attended hunting camps and youth days for many years. This hunt is a good opportunity for them to use the many hunting and safety skills they have learned at these events,” he said.
Participants must have a valid youth hunting license, must have passed a hunter education course and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult 18 years of age or older. Youths may also hunt with an apprentice license without passing a hunter safety course, but must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult 21 years of age or older who possesses a current hunting license.
The pheasant hunt is free and pre-registration is not required. Hunting location maps and information will be available at the Zepernick Lake main parking lot on State Route 172 on Saturday morning.