WOOSTER, OH – The Funk Country Store, located at <

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LEETONIA, OH - Classroom teachers and other members of school communities who are interested in becoming certified National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) instructors are invited to attend a free training workshop on Thursday, January 7th, 2010.

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HAMMONDSVILLE, OH – Valley Markey, located at 232 County Road 50 in Hammondsville, is no longer serving hunters as a check station for deer and turkey seasons.

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AKRON, OH -- Any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing should consider becoming a certified Passport to Fishing instructor, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife. A free workshop is available on Friday, January 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Three, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron.

NEW ATHENS, OH – Hometown Carryout, located at 164 South Main in New Athens is no longer serving hunters as a check station for deer and turkey seasons.

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 AKRON, OH – The snow has fallen and it is certainly cold! Ice fishing opportunities are just around the corner in northeast Ohio according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

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ANDOVER, OH - A change in stocking strategy appears to be boosting the walleye population in Pymatuning Lake, which began dwindling in 2001. 

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FREEPORT, OH – A tip in the fall of 2008 led to the recent convictions of two Harrison County poachers according to ODNR Division of Wildlife officials. Jeff and Mike Parker, both of Freeport, Ohio were convicted of numerous wildlife-related charges in Harrison County Court.

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NEWBURY, OH- Several hundred surplus “broodstock” rainbow and golden-strain rainbow trout will be stocked in Punderson Lake in Geauga County just before the Thanksgiving holiday on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

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BEREA, OH - On Wednesday, October 21st, Berea High School in Cuyahoga County was dedicated as an official WILD School Site by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. A small ceremony was held on the school grounds and a gathering at the City of Berea’s Coe Lake followed. The school was named the 100th site dedicated in Ohio.

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AKRON, OH - The Ohio 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 - Nuisance beaver populations at several of its reservoirs has prompted the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) to conduct a public drawing for beaver trapping permits this season in cooperation with the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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AKRON, OH – A partnership between the Ohio Division of Wildlife and Ducks Unlimited, a world leader in wetlands conservation, as well as funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has facilitated an important wildlife habitat expansion project in Wayne County.

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AKRON, OH – Jason P. Hadsell has been assigned as the new state wildlife officer for Ashtabula County, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

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AKRON, OH – Wade Dunlap has been assigned as the new state wildlife officer for Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

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AKRON, OH - Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), a ministry that provides nutritious venison to the hungry through food banks and local feeding programs now has a participating chapter for Portage, Stark, and Summit counties.

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AKRON, OH - Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), a ministry that provides nutritious venison to the hungry through food banks and local feeding programs now has seven participating coordinators in Northeast Ohio. FHFH helps hunters return to their heritage as food-providers by transforming deer - renewable resources- into meals for the hungry.

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AMSTERDAM, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife announces an addition to where Ohio hunters may check in their deer in Jefferson County.

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AKRON, OH - Classroom teachers and other members of school communities who are interested in becoming certified National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) instructors are invited to attend a free training workshop on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009.

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AKRON, 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. A free workshop is available on Wednesday, September 30th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Three, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron.

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AKRON, OH - Summer is over but anglers need not hang up those fishing rods for the winter just yet according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Fish are just coming out of their summer feeding slumps and fishing now can be as good as traditional springtime opportunities.

AKRON, OH – Northeast Ohio sportsmen and women who are interested in becoming Hunter Education Instructors are encouraged to register for an upcoming training workshop in Akron according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife. The workshop will take place on Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st, 2009. Attendance is required on both dates to become certified.

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AKRON, OH –  Kenneth Fry, IV of Akron, Ohio has been promoted to Outdoor Skills Specialist, according the Ohio Division of Wildlife.  He has replaced Reno “Jay” Reda, the former outdoor skills program coordinator for District Three.

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LAKE MILTON, OH- Late summer fishing can be tough! Add to this, bad weather, boat problems, and uncooperative fish, any or all of which can cause frustration for anglers. Thanks to the efforts from Ohio Division of Wildlife Fish Management crews, boat anglers who fish Mahoning County’s Lake Milton will find a few more “honey holes” soon.

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Any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing should consider becoming a certified Passport to Fishing instructor.

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AKRON, OH – The Ohio Division of Wildlife will hold a public drawing for controlled waterfowl daily hunting permits on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 for portions of Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area. The drawing will be held at the Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Road, Wooster. Valley College Grange is located south of Wooster on State Route 226, 0.1 mile south of State Route 3.

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STREETSBORO, OH -  In an effort to reduce conflicts between humans and a local black bear, wildlife officials took action on Saturday with hopes that the bear will move on to more suitable habitat and become a bit more fearful of residential areas. 

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AKRON, OH – Many hunters are counting down the days until Ohio hunting seasons open this fall, but how many are counting push ups or laps around their neighborhoods? It’s not too late to put forth a bit of effort to improve the enjoyment of upcoming hunting adventures according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

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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 Division of Wildlife have partnered to host a “Women in the Outdoors” (WITO) Lake Erie fishing event on August 29, 2009 at the Grand River Marina in Lake County.

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AKRON, OH - Over 17 million Americans enjoy the thrill, challenges, and high degree of responsibility related to recreational shooting sports. This popular activity can range from an infrequent, casual hobby to competitive training which can be used in world-renowned events such as the time honored Olympic Games. Both archery equipment and firearms are utilized in these highly acclaimed activities.

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