Ohio Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Licenses on Sale Now

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) - If you fish, hunt, or trap in Ohio, licenses are now available for purchase.

The 2013-2014 licenses will be valid immediately upon purchase through Feb. 28, 2014. The 2012-2013 licenses are valid through Feb. 28. White-tailed deer and fall wild turkey hunting permits will go on sale June 1.

Licenses and permits can be purchased online at wildohio.com and at agent outlets throughout the state. A complete list of participating license sales agents can be found at wildohio.com .

Each license buyer must have a Social Security Number (SSN) recorded in the system. However, people who purchased licenses last year can now use their customer ID number in place of a SSN. SSNs are required to purchase a recreational license, regardless of age, for the purpose of child support collection enforcement under Federal Statute 42.