Southern Ohio Coon Hunters

Southern Ohio Coon Hunters is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting coonhunting across southern Ohio. What started over 90 years ago remains a hub for serious hunters and competitive dog handlers.

The club hosts year-round events at their Batavia facility:

• •UKC Hunts: Bench shows and nite hunts through the United Kennel Club (call John Meranda at 513-646-3189)
• •PKC Hunts: Professional Kennel Club competitions—the major league of competition coonhunting. Multiple hunts monthly from January through September at varying times and entry fees ($35-$105)

• •Turkey Shoots: October–April on Friday and Saturday nights, 6 pm start. Heated indoor facility. Entry: $7 per round with progressive jackpots ($5, $10, $20 double-shot). Friday allows any barrel length; Saturday maxes at 36 inches
• •.22 Rifle Shoots: Seasonal matches (April–September) at the on-site range

• •NWRA Water Dog Races: The 60th championship and trade days drew serious entries
• •Friday Swap Meets: 8 am–noon every Friday. $5 walk-in, $10 for vendor tables. Lots of guns, knives, and hunting gear. Kitchen open
• •Texas Hold'em: Regular poker games at the clubhouse

Membership is by recommendation from existing members. Non-members can attend public events with a member sponsor. Life membership recognizes 25+ years of service to the club.

Contact: Joseph Balser (swap meet, 513-732-9843) | Todd Zumerly (turkey shoots, 513-266-7062) | Roy & Fred (.22 shoots, 513-309-0143)