Chapter Events

Annual Youth Pheasant Hunts

Date(s): Saturday, October 28, 2023 Hours: 8:00 AM through 3:00 PM Event: Youth Pheasant Hunt No Walk ins Sponsored by Seneca County Pheasants Forever & Ohio Div. of Wildlife. Pheasants & chukars will be released in each field prior to each hunt. - - 12 and 20 gauge shotgun shells will be provided. If you use another gauge shotgun, you must provide your own shells. A guide and dog will be provided for you, shotgun provided on a limited basis Food is free, along with door prizes. Ten clays birds will be thrown for the youth to practice prior to the hunt - - Valid Ohio Youth Hunting License is Required, 17 years or younger - - Applicants accepted 1 September thru 19 October all emails received will be responded to within a few days. Include name/s gender, address, phone number and age as of the youth hunt date and preference for A.M. or P.M. hunt time or no preference to pheasantsforever@bright.net. Pheasants & chukars will be released in each field before each hunt. Saturday 28 October Where: Sandusky River Coon Hunters 7575 West Twp. Rd 131 Tiffin, OH. No Walk ins Apply: 1 Sep thru 19 Oct to pheasantsforever@bright.net include name, address, phone number and age as of the hunt. You will be notified of hunt time, you can request an AM or PM hunt time. Requirements: Valid Ohio Youth Hunting License, passed an approved hunter education course, blaze orange vest or hat. $10 fee. Provided: 12 & 20 gauge shotgun shells, a guide & dog, shotguns provided on a limited basis. Food is free , door prizes, raffle items, ten clay birds will be thrown for youths to practice, Pheasants Forever Ringneck. Don 567-278-1551 or pheasantsforever@bright.net Sponsored by Seneca County Pheasants Forever & Ohio Div. of Wildlife

Sporting Clays

Saturday June 18, 2022 Reg 8:15 AM Shotgun Start 9 AM must pre-register NLT 6-15-20 pheasantsforever@bright.net Elkhorn Lake Hunt Club 4146 Klopfenstein Rd, Bucyrus OH 44820 PH 567-278-1551 Cost: $100 per shooter Awards top 2 teams, Top Gun, Top Veteran & Top Police Fire EMS. Door prizes, 4 person squads 1 ticket - gun to be raffled off that day Questions call Don 567-278-1551 Includes 100 clays, & Lunch, 12 or 20 gauge ammo included Proceeds benefit getting youths outdoors & youth hunts. $40 For lunch, gun raffle, door prizes, No sporting clays

Family Fun Shoot, Clays

Seneca County Pheasants Forever and ODNR will host a Youth Clay event Tuesday 5 pm to 6 pm August 1st, September 5th, October 3rd, 2023 at the Sandusky River Coon Hunters 7575 S. Twp. Rd 131 Tiffin, OH. There will be adult supervision and help throughout the event. The event is open to the public and is free to any youth seventeen or younger and any adult that brings a youth that participates. There will be clays thrown with a clay bird thrower. 12 gauge and 20 gauge shells will be provided and even shotguns will be available. Just show up, and shoot for Free, Open to the Public. For more information call 567-278-1551

Mentor Hunts with Chapter Members

Never hunted before or not hunted as an adult? This opportunity is for you. Provided; Volunteers, dog handlers, a pheasant / chukar hunt, meals, assistance cleaning pheasants, 12 and or 20 gauge shotgun shells, clay birds. 1/2 the day will be mentors men, women or youths, the other 1/2 of the day will be a ladies hunt. No Walkins Must Register. If you need a shotgun you must let us know in advance. Required a valid Ohio Hunting license & completion of a Free Hunter Ed course. To schedule a Hunter Ed course call 1-800-WILD LIF 800-945-3543 or go online https://www1.oh.wildlifelicense.com/training_index.php. Apprentice license is ok. The Pheasant Hunt will be held Dec 27th, times will be provided to participants, if it rains the hunt will still go, only under severe weather will it be rescheduled. Questions call Don 567-278-1551

Monthly Meetings

1st Tuesday of each month, monthly meeting 6:30 p.m. will be held at the Sandusky River Coon Hunt Lodge 7575 S. Twp Rd 131 Tiffin, OH. Join us for our monthly meetings. The Seneca County Chapter of Pheasants Forever would like to invite all members to attend these meetings. We discuss local habitat projects, youth events, annual banquet or other items related to Pheasants Forever and our local community in Ohio. * * * * Anyone interested in learning more about Ohio PF and Seneca County Pheasants Forever are welcome to attend. For more information call 567-278-1551.

Member Hunts

Saturday 14 January 2017 will be Ohio Pheasants Forever 2017 State Hunt Challenge at Elk Ridge Game Farm near Bucyrus Ohio. A timed event, 2 hunters, 1 dog, & 4 birds. It is fun, awards for top two places in flushing class and top two in pointing class. Last year’s entry was $80 per team Forming bonds and friendships in the field, all in the efforts of conservation. From time to time we have members getting together as a group to hunt some pheasants in our great state of Ohio. Check our collection of photos, from the photos of our members in the field, to our chapter events and hunts. All our chapter group photos can be found here. Even a few photos of our favorite hunting companions chasing some birds.

Annual Banquet Friday August 21, 2020

Each year Seneca County has an annual banquet to get fellow pheasant hunters and those in the community to gather together in support of habitat in Seneca County and youth events. Raising money to help the efforts of conservation and habitat that is related to our wildlife and pheasant population. As well, educating those new members and or youth in why our Pheasants Forever Chapter is important to the sport in our communities. 3/12/2020 the Governor of Ohio, announced a ban on mass gatherings of 100 people or more, and urged people to stay home and away from areas where they would otherwise be in close proximity to other In light of this, Seneca County Pheasants Forever, is announcing that our annual banquet has been rescheduled for FRIDAY AUGUST 21, 2020. Thank you for your support and understanding. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at vlgillig2005@yahoo.com. Val Gillig, Banquet Chairman Seneca County Pheasants Forever #293 775 W. Twp. Rd. 110 Tiffin, Ohio 44883 419-934-3891

Banquet

Social Get-Togethers

25 clays & clay rabbits, 12 & 20 gauge shotgun shells provided. 17 and younger also any adult that brings a youth that participates. Show Up & Shoot Free, Open to the Public. Sunday, 20 September 2:00 to 5:30 pm Miller Farm 5670 E. Twp. Rd. 138 PH 567-278-1551

Hunter Safety Courses

While we all like to have fun in the field and chase pheasants for miles, safety is one of the most important aspects. We promote and encourage hunter safety in the field. Hunter education classes show both youth and adults the proper way to hold, maneuver and practice proper gun care. We at the Seneca County Chapter believe it is essential for kids to become familiar with gun operation and be comfortable with handling their firearm. For more information on our youth hunts, please contact us through our website. If you are interested in enrolling yourself or your child in the Ohio hunter education course, please click the link below. Call 1-800-WILDLIFE(945-3543) for more information. For more information on in enrolling yourself or your child in the Ohio hunter education course, Fred 419-937-5615

Ohio Hunter Ed

Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hunts

Each year the Seneca County Chapter gives back to those service men and women by showcasing a Hero Hunt. We wanted to give back something to those who defend our freedom so that we are able to do things like hunt, fish, and enjoy being in the outdoors in general. We will provide the location, shells, pheasants, dogs & handlers, clay birds, and etc. So dress accordingly and bring your shotgun! Be prepared for a good time in the field. There will also be a few raffles and food available for purchase.