FINDLAY, OH – Spaces are still available for adults, groups, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. A free workshop is available on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

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Columbus, OH- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife would like to remind hunters to wear a Full Body Safety Harness (FBSH) and use a climbing safety strap whenever their feet leave the ground.  Tree stands (elevated platforms), are one of the most popular pieces of equipment used by deer hunters in Ohio and nationwide.  However, due to human error and/or equipment failure, the number of debilitating or fatal injuries resulting from their use is higher than it should be.  Statistically, one out of three hunters will fall from a tree stand at some point in his or her hunting career.  Given that statistic it is imperative that the proper safety gear be used--and used correctly.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio hunters should begin preparing for the hunting seasons of some of the state’s most popular game species with ring-necked pheasant, cottontail rabbit and bobwhite quail. The hunting seasons for upland game begin on Friday, Nov. 2, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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XENIA, OH – The Division of Wildlife will host hunter education courses in November at two wildlife areas in southwest Ohio. These courses will be held at the Rush Run and Fallsville wildlife areas. 

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COLUMBUS, OH – Muzzleloader hunters killed 314 white-tailed deer during last week’s early muzzleloader season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Wildlife Council passed rules to modify the fish filet rule and other fish and wildlife rules on Thursday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH – The fifth annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Contest will feature Ohio’s many native turtle species, found throughout the state in many different habitats, from woodlands to lakes to swamps.

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Columbus, OH- Don’t wait until the last minute.  Visit one of the public shooting ranges operated by Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife to ensure you are ready for hunting season. There are several ranges located around the state, allowing hunters the opportunity to perfect their shooting skills. Three central Ohio counties (Delaware, Fayette and Licking) offer rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery ranges.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Deer hunters and members of the media can keep up with Ohio’s deer harvest numbers throughout the season at wildohio.com.

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WAPAKONETA, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife in conjunction with the Ohio State University Extension Office in Auglaize County and the Auglaize County 4-H Shooting Sports are hosting a Deer Hunter Workshop on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Pre-registration is required.

CAMDEN, OH – Mulberry Pheasantry of Camden, Ohio in conjunction with the Butler County Chapter of Pheasants Forever is once again holding a youth pheasant hunt complete with guides and hunting dogs on Saturday and Sunday November 10 & 11, 2012.  The hunt will take place at Mulberry Pheasantry Hunting Preserve, 6099 S.R. 725, Camden, Ohio 45311. 

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will release thousands of pheasants at 28 public hunting areas this fall. More than 15,000 ring-necked pheasants are being released to encourage pheasant hunting within the state of Ohio.

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ATHENS, OH – Sixteen eastern Ohio residents were recently convicted of 35 charges relating to illegal fishing activities below the Seneca Lake spillway according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. 

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COLUMBUS, OH – Fall wild turkey hunting opens in 48 Ohio counties on Saturday, Oct. 13, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The season continues through Sunday, Nov. 25.

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OAK HARBOR, OH - Access beyond the Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center located at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area along the wildlife area road to the beach area, including the boardwalk and beach trails, will be closed, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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Kirtland, OH – Both formal and non-formal educators who work with children ages three to seven are invited to attend a Growing Up WILD workshop in Lake County on Tuesday, October 23rd. The workshop, which will be facilitated by personnel from the Ohio Division of Wildlife, will be held at the Holden Arboretum from 4:00pm-7:00pm.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio's youth hunters will have several opportunities to learn and improve their hunting skills this fall. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife offers many ways for families to hunt together and create lasting traditions in the state's outdoors.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Asian carp environmental DNA (eDNA) has been detected in three of 350 water samples collected from western Lake Erie’s Maumee Bay and Maumee River between July 31 and August 4.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio hunters are expected to have good opportunities to harvest some of the most popular species of waterfowl, based on the findings of biologists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

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FLUSHING AND MOOREFIELD TOWNSHIPS, OH – A recent agreement between CONSOL Energy, Inc. and the ODNR Division of Wildlife is great news for outdoor enthusiasts. The agreement property straddling the Harrison and Belmont county lines opens 1,500 acres of land for public use. The addition sits adjacent to the 3,500-acre Jockey Hollow Wildlife Area.

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EATON, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife in conjunction with the Ohio State University Extension Office in Preble County are hosting a Deer Hunter Workshop on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Pre-registration is required. Sponsors for this event include Preble County Agricultural Society, OSU Extension, Preble County, Twin Valley Rod & Gun Club, Twin Creek Branch QDMA, Southwest Ohio Chapter of SCI, and Indian Trails Archery Club.

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FINDLAY, OH – Trappers are invited to participate in special drawings for controlled trapping opportunities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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Suffield, OH - Anglers interested in pursuing Wingfoot Lake’s abundant fish population should note that the lake’s Waterloo Road boat launch will be temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, September 25^th to allow paving of the facility. 

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COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio teachers who have successfully used Project WILD, a supplemental environmental education curriculum for grades K-12, can now provide students with additional hands-on learning about wildlife and habitat through grants from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH – Spaces are still available for adults, groups, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. A free workshop is available on Saturday, October 27, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Two surface water pathways in Ohio’s Muskingum River watershed are considered to be medium-risk routes for the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS). The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released the Great Lakes Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) today that identified Little Killbuck Creek in Medina County and the Ohio Erie Canal at Akron as potential risks for the movement of ANS, including Asian carp.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Beaver and river otter trapping on public land requires a special permit, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Controlled beaver and/or river otter trapping opportunities on 75 wildlife areas, state parks and other publicly managed lands statewide will be awarded through a system of random drawings. Applicants may apply online or print an application and mail it in along with all fees, and applications may also be obtained from district offices.

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COLUMBUS, OH – The month of September signifies changing leaves, the harvest season and the beginning of bow hunting in Ohio. Approximately 205,000 bow hunters, representing more than half of all Ohioans who hunt deer, will participate in the statewide archery deer hunting season opening Sept. 29, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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AKRON, OH - State wildlife and animal health officials have confirmed localized outbreaks of a common white-tailed deer disease in eight Ohio counties including Ashtabula, Columbiana, Geauga, Holmes, Paulding, Portage, Ross and Summit.

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