COLUMBUS, OH — Owls can now be used to hunt small game in Ohio. © Provided by Patch A new law allows licensed Ohioans to hunt using owls. Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 28 into law on Tuesday, officially allowing owls to be used in the sport of falconry. That means trained owls can be used to hunt small game in the Buckeye State. “Ohio sportsmen who know, and participate in, the sport of falconry were clear in their belief that the outdated law excluding owls was unnecessarily restrictive, and I agree. I am proud to see my legislation to ease those restrictions become law. With the governor’s signature, Ohioans in the falconry community can enjoy this wholesome outdoor activity in a whole new way, with a new bird of prey,” said state Sen. Frank Hoagland, who introduced the bill. Under Ohio law, a person who wishes to hunt…
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