Hunter safety course

Hunter safety course

Lowellville

The Lowellville Rod & Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, is having a hunter safety course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Saturday and March 13.

The course is free to the public. Participants must attend both sessions. Lunch will be provided. To register, go to www.wildohio.com.

Hunter safety class at conservation club

Salem

Eastern Ohio Conservation Club, 10366 West Calla Road, is having a free hunter safety class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9 and 10.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided by the club. Limit is 30 students.

To register, go to the Ohio Division of Wildlife website, http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov, and click on the Program tab, then Classes, and Hunter & Trapper Education.

Turkey shoots

Lowellville

The Lowellville Rod & Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, will have turkey shoots every Tuesday through April 26.

Shoots start at 7 p.m. Sign up at 6. Shells will be provided at a cost of $2 per shell.

For more information, call John at 330-757-9020.

Concealed carry

Salem

Eastern Ohio Conservation Club, 10366 West Calla Road, is having an NRA-certified concealed-carry class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 16.

The cost is $80.

Light breakfast and lunch are included.

For more information, call Herb Campbell at 216-513-8641 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Open burning

COLUMBUS

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reminds Ohioans to take precautions while burning debris this spring and to know the state’s outdoor burning regulations.

Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March, April and May. Burning is limited in the spring due to the abundance of dry fuel on the ground. Winds can make a seemingly safe fire burn more intensely and escape control.

“Life and property can be at risk when outdoor trash and debris fires escape control,” said Robert Boyles, ODNR deputy director and state forester.

For more information, visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

Staff reports