Ohio Sample Letter regarding Hunting Authorization and Agreement
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Start the letter by introducing yourself, compliment their land and tell them why you are interested in hunting it. Explain your hunting ideologies and ethics, and ask if they have any rules or preferences on when and where you hunt. This will instill confidence that you will respect their time and their property.
You must obtain written permission from a landowner or owners to be able to hunt. There must be five (5) acres or more of property on which to hunt.
May I hunt on my own property? Yes, but only for white-tail deer and you must meet the land requirements of a minimum of five (5) acres. Although you or your family members do not need an Ohio hunting license or Ohio deer permit when hunting on your property, you will still need a Hudson hunting permit.
In 1968 the West Virginia and Ohio Departments of Natural Resources entered into an Ohio River Reciprocal Agreement. This agreement allows licensed residents of either state the right to hunt waterfowl or fish on the Ohio River and its embayments without the purchase of the other state's license.
The landowner's written permission is required for hunting and trapping on private land, regardless of whether or not the land is posted. Permission slips are available: at all Ohio Division of Wildlife district offices. in the printed Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations.
May I hunt on my own property? Yes, but only for white-tail deer and you must meet the land requirements of a minimum of five (5) acres. Although you or your family members do not need an Ohio hunting license or Ohio deer permit when hunting on your property, you will still need a Hudson hunting permit.
All hunters, regardless of age, must carry a valid hunting license to hunt or trap game in Ohio. Hunting deer, turkey, waterfowl or hunting or trapping of furbearers requires the hunter to possess an additional, game-specific permit. Licenses and permits purchased at retail outlets will be printed on plain white paper.
