As the weather turns, many prospective hunters look forward to their favorite fall-winter sport. Are you ready for hunting season?
Enjoying the Outdoors is brought to you in partnership with Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.
We are fortunate to share this part of the country with deer, turkeys, squirrels, and more. If you’re an area hunter, you might be especially lucky. Before heading out to the woods this year, make sure you’re licensed and informed with one of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District parks’ Hunter Education Courses.
With the exception of those who hunt with an apprentice license, hunter education is a requirement for all first-time hunters in Ohio. Atwood Lake Park and Pleasant Hill Lake Park are both offering free, two-day instructor lead courses this November.
“Certified volunteers and MWCD staff will be there to teach the courses. They are specially trained by the ODNR and highly qualified to help you learn. Instructors will cover a range of topics, from conservation, safety, and ethics to the proper handling of shotguns, handguns, bowhunting gear, and more. You should not bring firearms or archery equipment to class – all necessary equipment will be provided,” according to the event website. You can register online at the links below!
Atwood Lake Park Hunter Education Course
November 11 & 12, 9 am – 4 pm
Register HERE
Pleasant Hill Lake Park Hunter Education Course
November 18 & 19, 9 am – 4 pm
Register HERE
Looking Ahead
Various Fishing Tournaments at Multiple Lake Parks
Adult Craft Night & Dessert at Atwood Lake Park – October 28
Seneca Wagon Rides and Food Truck at Seneca Lake Park – October 28
Hunter Education Course at Atwood Lake Park – November 11 & 12
Hunter Education Course at Pleasant Hill Lake Park – November 18 & 19
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The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is a responsible steward dedicated to providing the benefits of flood reduction, conservation, and recreation in the Muskingum River Watershed. The MWCD is the largest conservancy district in the state and led the effort to construct 14 dams and reservoirs. The MWCD has jurisdiction for its operations in all or portions of an 18-county area. The 18 counties wholly or partially contained in the MWCD jurisdiction are Ashland, Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Holmes, Harrison, Knox, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Richland, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, Wayne, and Washington.
Audrey Mattevi, Reporting
