Pheasants released in Southwest Ohio

XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) - Approximately 500 additional ring-necked pheasants have been released on six southwest Ohio public hunting areas according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

The pheasants were released on the evening of December 14th (after shooting hours) and are available to hunt starting Thursday December 15th.

According to Wildlife Management Supervisor, David Kohler, "Birds will be released on Indian Creek, Fallsville, Caesar Creek, Rush Run, Spring Valley and Darke Wildlife Areas, with each area receiving 90-100 birds. Darke will receive about 50 birds".

Pheasant hunting season opened Friday, November 4th and remains open through January 8th, 2012, with a daily bag limit of two rooster (male) birds. Statewide hunting hours are sunrise to sunset.