ANDOVER, OH - An initiative to improve walleye fishing in Pymatuning Lake appears promising based on a recent electrofishing survey conducted by the Ohio Division of Wildlife and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.  Electrofishing is an effective tool in surveying fish populations. Biologists temporarily stun fish with a mild current in efforts to better sample fish populations.

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AKRON, OH - Approximately 24,000 surplus yearling channel catfish, averaging about nine inches, have been stocked into six northeast Ohio lakes according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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The ODNR Division of Wildlife will be holding special drawings to select trappers for harvesting beaver and river otter on public properties.

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AKRON, OH - A drawing will be held to select one trapper for beaver trapping opportunities at Jockey Hollow Wildlife Area in Belmont and Harrison counties. The drawing will coincide with drawings for permits to trap MWCD properties. Interested trappers should visit Tappan Lake Park’s activity center, located in Harrison County near Deersville on Saturday, November 8 at 12:00 noon.

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AKRON, OH – Division of Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Wade Dunlap, who oversees Ashtabula County, was honored as the 2007 Turn in a Poacher (TIP) “Officer of the Year.”

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AKRON, OH - Wildlife Law Enforcement Supervisor for northeast Ohio, Doug Miller was recently honored as “Wildlife Officer of the Year” by The Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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AKRON, OH – Fishing opportunities continue to blossom at two northeast Ohio lakes according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.  A 25-year agreement between the City of Akron and the ODNR Division of Wildlife allows outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy fishing, hunting, trapping, birding, and outdoor education on LaDue and Mogadore reservoirs and adjoining lands. Outdoor recreation at these two locations is managed by the Division of Wildlife while the City manages the reservoirs as a part of their public drinking water supply system for the 300,000 customers of the Akron metropolitan area.  Electric motors only are permitted on boats and all gasoline motors and tanks must be removed to prevent pollution of the water.

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AKRON, OH – The Ohio Division of Wildlife announces changes to the list of locations where successful northeast Ohio hunters may check in their turkey this fall. The following check stations are listed in the Hunting Digest, but not marked as fall turkey check stations. Refer to the Digest for addresses and telephone numbers. Hunters are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours of operation. Find a check station online at: http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/dow/regulations/checkstation.aspx

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AKRON, OH – Anglers will be pleased with the recent fishing access improvements and opportunities at Columbiana County’s Highlandtown and Guilford lakes according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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 AKRON, OH- Whitetail deer movements increase this time of year due to the breeding season also referred to as “rut”, which peaks in October and November according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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An annual fishing license in the Buckeye State costs a mere $19 for most Ohioans, but one man paid a lot more trying to beat the system.

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TWINSBURG, OH – The Fishin’ Ladies of Ohio (FLO) are holding a meeting at the Twinsburg Gander Mountain Store on Tuesday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome to attend.

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AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife announces additions and other changes to where northeast Ohio hunters may check in their deer this fall. These changes are not contained in the 2008-2009 hunting and trapping digest printed earlier this year. HUNTERS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO CALL THE CHECK STATION PRIOR TO HUNTING SEASON TO CONFIRM HOURS AND SEASONS OF OPERATION.

MIDDLEFIELD, OH - A free “International Bowhunter Education Course” will be offered on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The location of the course is Geauga County Park’s Swine Creek Reservation on Hayes Road in Middlefield, Ohio.

LEESVILLE, OH- On August 28, 2008, the Ohio Division of Wildlife partnered with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) to introduce fish concentration devices into Leesville Reservoir. In total, 80 structures consisting of wooden spools and unused Christmas trees were sunk at four locations around the lake.

AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife will hold a public drawing for controlled waterfowl daily hunting permits on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 for portions of Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area. The drawing will be held at the Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Road in Wooster. Valley College Grange is located south of Wooster on State Route 226, 0.1 mile south of State Route 3.

AKRON, OH –  The ODNR Division of Wildlife and the City of Akron invites waterfowl hunters to participate in a special drawing on Thursday, September 18, 2008 for hunting at LaDue Reservoir.

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GRAND RIVER, OH - The “Northcoast Limbhangers” chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), the Grand River Marine Charter Group and the Lake County Visitors Bureau will host another “Women in the Outdoors” (WITO) fishing event on August 16, 2008 at the Grand River Marina in Lake County.

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AKRON, OH – An agreement between the City of Akron and the ODNR Division of Wildlife will allow permits to be drawn for 12 waterfowl hunting blinds on Mogadore Reservoir in Portage County.

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AKRON, OH - The Division of Wildlife will be accepting bids for the right to trap furbearers on six trapping units in the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area in Trumbull County.

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AKRON, OH - The Division of Wildlife will be accepting bids for the right to trap furbearers on seven trapping units in the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area Waterfowl Refuge in Wayne County.

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MINERVA, OH – Minerva Cheese factory accidentally released whey, a milky substance, into Sandy Creek between Minerva and Malvern, which temporarily depleted oxygen levels and killed over 5,400 fish according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The accident occurred on June 14th and affected a 1.5 mile stretch downstream from the Minerva Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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CLEVELAND – The North Coast Harbor Boating & Fishing Fest will drop anchor for the ninth consecutive summer in Cleveland on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8.

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ANDOVER, OH - The ODNR Division of Wildlife, in concert with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), stocked 293,000 walleye fingerlings (measuring about one inch) in Pymatuning Lake on May 23, 2008.

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AKRON, OH – Beginning Saturday, May 24, anglers 15 years of age and under will be able to experience the fun and excitement of fishing at the popular ODNR Division of Wildlife Youth Fishing Area located at 912 Portage Lakes Drive in Akron. The Area will be open for fishing from 9:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. every Saturday and Sunday as well as Memorial Day (Monday, May 26), Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day (September 1).

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AKRON, OH – In 2007, approximately 70 different black bears were confirmed in the Buckeye State according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. While the population of bears in Ohio may not exactly increase, sightings of the burly creatures are expected.

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AKRON, OH – A Lorain County man was convicted recently of killing two antlered deer during the 2007-2008 hunting season, according to ODNR Division of Wildlife officials. Strict Ohio hunting regulations prohibit hunters from harvesting more than one antlered deer per season.

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AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife has some very strong advice for well-meaning people who pick up baby or injured wild animals. Please leave them alone!

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AKRON, OH – Wildlife Officer Mark Basinger, 39, currently of Dalton, has been assigned to Stark County beginning May 1, 2008, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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AKRON, OH – As the ice melts from many of Ohio’s inland lakes, anglers across the state will be itching at the chance to fish open waters. Cabin fever has been knocking at the doors of most Buckeye State’s fishermen and women, so soon the reels will be spooled, motors will be un-winterized, and baits will be tossed. Division of Wildlife fish management personnel will also be well on their way to ensure the success of future fishing trips.

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