Special opportunities will be offered for young hunters seeking wild turkeys this spring according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). In addition to the statewide youth hunting days April 22nd and 23rd on both private and public lands, the ODNR Division of Wildlife will be holding a drawing on Saturday, April 8, 2017 for a special, controlled turkey hunting opportunity within the refuge portion of the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area. Hunting dates are for Saturday and Sundays only, from April 22nd through May 21st, 2017. Hunters 17 years and under must be present in order to participate in the drawing and must bring a valid 2017 hunting license. Interested youngsters must attend the drawing which will be held at the East Holmes Sportsmen’s Club located 2.5 miles southeast of Millersburg on Township Road 310. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the drawing will begin at 1:00 p.m. The drawing will coincide with a National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Jakes Day event sponsored by local chapters of the NWTF. Please dress for the weather. For questions regarding the drawing call Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area at (330) 567-3390 or call Wildlife District Three in Akron at (330) 644-2293. ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
