Dove Hunting Opportunities for Youths and Adults
at Mosquito Creek Wildlife Refuge

AKRON, OH- Dove hunting will be permitted on portions of the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Refuge by permit only. Access to this portion of the property is restricted to permit-only hunting. The refuge is not open to the public otherwise. 

A postcard drawing will be held and 30 permits will be drawn for both the first and the second day of dove season, September 1st or 2nd 2009. A total of 15 permits will be drawn for each day. Hunters are asked to mail one postcard per person to Wildlife District Three, attn: wildlife management, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319. The hunter’s name, address, and telephone number must be included on the entry card and entries must be received at Wildlife District Three by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17th, 2009. A total of two (2) hunters may hunt per permit. 

Beginning September 3rd through 30th, this field will be available on a first come, first serve basis, however, hunters must obtain permits before hunting.  Permits can be picked up daily at the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area Headquarters.

Dove hunting will be also available for youth hunters ages 17 and younger on a special youth hunting dove field located on the waterfowl refuge. Starting September 1st, self-serve applications and permits will be available at the area headquarters daily. A map of the area will be posted and a drop box for applications will be provided. One or two youths and one adult may hunt per permit. Hunters must follow all hunting rules and regulations for the season according to the 2009-2010 Ohio Hunting Digest and Early Migratory Bird Dates (publication #298).

The Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area Headquarters is located at 8303 North Park Avenue in North Bloomfield (one mile south of State Route 87). Contact the headquarters at 440.685.4776.