Ohio Valley Outdoors - May 2008 Newsletter

Volume II, Number 5, May 2008

Governor's First Annual Turkey Hunt Is A Success!

Governor Ted Strickland and many current and former NFL players participated

COLUMBUS, OH – Governor Ted Strickland enjoyed a day in the field on Saturday, May 10, during the first-ever Governor’s Annual Turkey Hunt. The event, which took place in Muskingum and Coshocton counties, included current and former NFL players who partnered with nationally known hunting guides on an outing with 11 area youths.

The hunt dovetailed with the kickoff of Explore the Outdoors, a statewide effort to promote youth and outdoor recreation. The event also highlighted Ohio’s premier wild turkey hunting opportunities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

“Most of us, myself included, ended up being reminded that having a great hunt doesn’t always involve getting a bird,” said ODNR Director Sean D. Logan. “It was a beautiful Ohio spring morning, outdoors with old friends and new friends, seeing the sun rise and listening to the woods come alive. What more could you ask?”

Each group of hunters had the opportunity to hear wild turkey “gobbles.” Some hunters spotted birds in the field. Participating youth went home with celebrity autographs, hunting gear provided by the hunt sponsors, newly forged friendships and lifelong memories of the event.

Many professional football players from the Cincinnati Bengals hunted with the youth, including Eric Ghiaciuc and Jordan Palmer. Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and former Bengal Eric Ball participated. Current Philadelphia Eagle and Ohio native Trent Cole was also on hand for the hunt. Nationally known turkey caller and TV personality Walter Parrott acted as one of the guides, as did Hunter Specialties pro-staffer Alex Rutledge.

Information Courtesy of Ohio DNR.

22 Caliber Fun Shoot

Our 22 Caliber Fun Shoot has wrapped up for the season. Thank you to all who participated and helped make this year our most successful by far! Our fastest single time record stands at 3.33. We will begin the Fun Shoot this Fall, when the weather turns cool again. Look for announcements on our website and throughout our store.

Firearms Training

Concealed Carry Training

Our next classes are scheduled for June 14, June 28, and July 12. Call or stop by now to register, class size is limited. Cost for the Course is $149.99 and includes all necessary equipment. For more information, visit the Training section of our website..

Women's Introduction to Handguns

Ohio Valley Outdoors is now offering an introduction to handguns course specifically tailored for the new female shooter who is interested in learning more about the sport of handgun shooting.

This course will be held on the last Thursday of each month, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Each class is limited to 10 participants to ensure personal attention. The 2 hour course will include classroom and range time and will cover the basics of pistol and revolver design, safety standards, principals of shooting, and live fire time. Bring your own handgun or we can provide one for you.

Cost: $39.99 with your handgun, $49.99 with use of a range gun

Next scheduled class is Thursday, May 29.

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