The Buckeye State is quickly becoming a destination for sportsmen and women across the country. Known for its trophy whitetail and turkey hunting, Ohio is also home to some of the best fishing opportunities in the Midwest including the annual steelhead run and world-class walleyes on Lake Erie. With 680,000 acres of land owned by the state and federal governments, there are plenty of opportunities for hunters, anglers, trappers, and recreational shooters, from the Woodberry and Dillion Wildlife Areas to the Shawnee State Forest, the diversity of landscapes in Ohio present a little of everything. Iconic bodies of water for anglers to pursue all manner of species include the Ohio River, the Maumee River, and the Grand River. This historic state truly has something for everyone.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Ohio, please contact:
Ohio State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Representative
Mike Carey
Representative
Warren Davidson
Representative
Bill Johnson
Representative
Jim Jordan
Representative
David Joyce
Representative
Bob Latta
Representative
Brad Wenstrup
Ohio Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Mike DeWine
Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
Senator
Shane Wilkin
Representative
Mike Loychik
News Alerts
Jun 26 2023
New Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Named in Ohio
Why It Matters: As an avid sportsman, Senator Shane Wilkin is dedicated to protecting...
Jun 20 2023
Free Fishing Weekends Across Midwest Provide Quality Opportunities to Experience the Outdoors
Why It Matters: Though license fees are often among the more affordable items needed...
Jun 12 2023
CSF Backed Nonresident College Student Hunting and Angling Licenses Bill Considered in Ohio
Why It Matters: Allowing full-time nonresident college students to purchase hunting and fishing licenses...
Jan 18 2021
CSF Helps Carry Ohio Knife Reform Law Over Finish Line
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn January 11, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor...
Dec 14 2020
CSF Supports Knife Ban Repeal Legislation in Ohio
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn December 8, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...
Nov 16 2020
Knife Ban Repeal Legislation on the Move in Ohio
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn November 10, the Ohio House of Representatives...
Aug 31 2020
Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leaders Meet Virtually with Conservation Partners
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn August 25, the Co-Chairs of the Ohio...
Aug 24 2020
Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Spend Time Afield with ODNR
On August 21, Co-Chairs of the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Senator Sean O’Brien and...
Feb 03 2020
Ohio: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Reception to Kick Off the 2020 Legislative Session
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn January 29, the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus welcomed members from...
Nov 25 2019
Ohio: Knife Ban Repeal Legislation Discussed in Committee
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn November 21, the House Criminal Justice Committee...
Oct 15 2019
Ohio: Sportsmen’s Caucus Adds New Leaders
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerRecently, the bicameral and bipartisan Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s...
Oct 07 2019
Ohio: Governor DeWine Announces Large Public Land Acquisition
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn October 2, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor...
Jul 29 2019
Ohio: Governor DeWine Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn July 25, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation welcomed...
Jul 22 2019
Ohio: Pro-Conservation Budget Signed into Law
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn July 18, Governor Mike DeWine signed the...
Jul 01 2019
Ohio: Pro-Conservation Budget Advances
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn June 20, legislation (HB 166) that would...
Jun 29 2018
Ohio: Sportsmen’s License Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn June 20, legislation that would institute a...
Jun 01 2018
Ohio: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Sporting Clays Event
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn May 30, the Ohio Sportsmen’s Legislative Sportsmen’s...
Jan 04 2018
Ohio: Knife Ban Repeal Legislation Introduced
On December 18, Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Joe Uecker cosponsored Senate Bill...
Aug 17 2017
Ohio: DNR signs MOU with American Electric Power for Large Land Acquisition
On August 9, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced that it signed a...
Jul 13 2017
Ohio: Hunting and Fishing License Fees Increased
On June 28, the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate adopted the...
Mar 30 2017
Ohio: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Breakfast in Columbus
On March 29, the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a breakfast at the Museum...
Jan 28 2016
Ohio Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Meet to Discuss Whitetail Deer Management
On January 26, the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a policy briefing with the...
Nov 05 2015
Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Sporting Clay Shootout
On October 23, the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus joined members from the Ohio sportsmen’s...
Mar 19 2015
Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Breakfast Briefing
On March 11, the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus welcomed Division of Wildlife staff and...
Dec 17 2014
Ohio Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Reception at the Capitol
On Wednesday, December 10, the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in conjunction with the Congressional...
Oct 17 2013
Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Shoot Out
On October 3, approximately 30 people attended the Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus sporting clays...
Jul 24 2013
Leadership Announced for Ohio Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus
Ohio Senator Joe Uecker recently announced the formation of the leadership team for the...
Latest policy updates
Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
Introduction Sunday hunting bans are one of the last remaining examples of...
Introduction Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal, degenerative neurological disease...
Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
Knife industry and advocacy groups have successfully worked with the U.S. Congress...
National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrates the time-honored traditions of hunting and...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Many state legislatures have enacted legislation to afford senior citizens, veterans, and...
Reports and Data
Jan 01 2022
Ohio: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Ohio: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Ohio
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Ohio
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — Ohio
Spending by Ohio sportsmen and women is more than the cash receipts for soybeans,...
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