Ohio Bill Will Put More Hunters Afield An Ohio bill designed to help increase the number of sportsmen in the field will be heard in a house committee Wednesday. The bill, Ohio HB 296, will create an apprentice hunting license that will allow qualified, licensed adult hunters to introduce others to hunting prior to completing a hunter education course. The apprentice hunter would have to be in close proximity to the adult mentor while in the field. The bill is part of the nationwide Families Afield campaign, a collaborative effort of NSSF, the National Wild Turkey Federation and U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, aimed at opening doors for parents to introduce their sons and daughters to hunting. Sportsmen and women in Ohio are encouraged to contact their state representative in support of the bill.