Ohioans wishing to contact the 1-800-WILDLIFE or Turn-In-A-Poacher (TIP) hotlines during the busy

Ohioans wishing to contact the 1-800-WILDLIFE or Turn-In-A-Poacher (TIP) hotlines during the busy deer-gun season - Dec. 2 through 8 - can take advantage of increased call center hours being offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Staff answering the 1-800-WILDLIFE (800-945-3543) will be available to give general information questions about hunting and trapping season regulations in addition to providing specific information about deer season.
Ohioans are encouraged to help enforce state wildlife laws by reporting alleged or known wildlife violations to the ODNR Division through the Wildlife TIP program.
Calls can be placed anonymously at 1-800-POACHER (800-762-2437). Callers are encouraged to leave a message during closed hours with as much information about the suspected violation as can be provided. Callers who choose to give their names may be eligible to receive a cash award for information.