American ginseng hunters are being reminded that uncertified root may not be possessed after March 31 without a weight receipt. Anyone planning to keep uncertified ginseng beyond the deadline must schedule an appointment to get it weighed and documented: http://ow.ly/EYDR30irJ42
In Ohio, the harvest season for ginseng runs from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31 each year. All harvested ginseng must be certified by the ODNR Division of Wildlife prior to export from the state to verify its weight and legal origin. Federal law requires that all state lots of ginseng be separated and totaled by the year. Because of this necessity, all uncertified ginseng must be weighed and accounted for each year.