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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
2/1/2011
MARIETTA, OH - The Ohio Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently honored Wildlife Officer Eric Bear with the State Officer of the Year Award. Officer Bear has been serving Ohioans as a wildlife officer since 1998 and is currently assigned to Washington County according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
12/17/2010
ATHENS, OH – A training academy for individuals interested in becoming hunter education instructors will be offered in Athens, Ohio March 11 and 12 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
10/27/2010
ATHENS, OH – Muzzleloader hunters took 512 deer during last week’s early muzzleloader deer hunt according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
10/8/2010
ATHENS, OH - The early muzzleloader deer hunting season will open October 18 and run through October 23 on three designated hunting areas in southeastern Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Last year, hunters took 474 deer during the early muzzleloader season on these designated areas.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/15/2010
MCCONNELSVILLE, OH –Outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities will once again have the opportunity to hunt deer, participate in various field activities, and create lasting memories and friendships this fall during a special deer hunting event for disabled sportsmen according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
4/21/2010
ATHENS, OH -- Ohio baseball encourages sportsmen to take a break from the woods and waters and head to the ballpark, where fans can present their Ohio Hunting or Fishing License and get free admission to the game this Saturday, April 24.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
2/25/2010
ATHENS, OH – One hundred-nineteen black bear sightings were reported in Ohio last year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Of that number, state wildlife personnel confirmed 51 of those sightings, an increase compared to the 38 confirmed sightings in 2008.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
2/25/2010
ATHENS, OH – Increased evidence of bobcats living in Ohio’s southeastern counties continues with the confirmation of 92 sightings by state wildlife officials during 2009, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The reports show an increase from the 65 verified sightings in 2008.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
1/30/2010
JACKSON, OH – Five Ohio residents were served a total of 46 summonses for wildlife crimes today following a two month investigation into an alleged local poaching ring. The suspects are accused of poaching deer and wild turkey in Jackson and Gallia counties, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
12/22/2009
IRONTON, OH – Two men recently pled guilty in Lawrence County Municipal Court for several wildlife violations including jacklighting (spotlighting) deer and fleeing from wildlife officers according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
12/7/2009
ATHENS, OH – Public drawings will be conducted on December 10 and 14 to issue special permits to trap beaver and river otter on public areas in southeastern Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
The number of permits and locations for trapping are subject to change before the drawing. For each of the following drawings, trappers are reminded to arrive early. Trappers must be present to participate.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
10/21/2009
OAK HILL, OH – There is still time to register youth and new trappers interested in participating in a trapping workshop to be held October 31 and November 1 at Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area in Jackson County. This workshop is hosted by the Ohio State Trappers Association (OSTA) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
9/25/2009
ATHENS, OH – On the eve of the opening day of Archery season in Ohio, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce has made a $1000 donation to the Athens area chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH). The donation will receive a one hundred percent match in funds from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife to provide $2,000 of aid to local food banks.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/13/2009
MCCONNELSVILLE, OH –Outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities will have the opportunity to hunt deer, participate in various field activities, and create lasting memories and friendships this fall during a special deer hunting event for disabled sportsmen according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/30/2009
McConnelsville, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is teaming up with American Electric Power (AEP) to conduct an angler survey at the AEP ReCreation Lands located in Morgan County.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/19/2009
CAMBRIDGE, OH – As part of a recent court sentencing for the crime of spotlighting deer from a motor vehicle, a Tuscarawas County man has composed an apology to Ohio’s sportsmen according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/12/2009
IRONTON, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be conducting a peregrine falcon banding on Friday, May 22 at the small park located on the Kentucky side of the Ironton-Russell Bridge. This event offers those who attend the opportunity for an up-close look at peregrine falcon nestlings. There are three confirmed nestlings that hatched on May 1, 2009.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
3/25/2009
ATHENS, OH – One hundred-five black bear sightings were reported in 21 Ohio counties last year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Of that number, state wildlife personnel confirmed 38 of those sightings, a similar count to the 39 confirmed sightings in 2007.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
3/16/2009
ATHENS, OH – Increased evidence of bobcats living in Ohio’s southeastern counties continues with the confirmation of 65 sightings by state wildlife officials during 2008, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The reports show an increase from the 51 verified sightings in 2007.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
12/1/2008
Public drawings will be conducted on December 10, and 16, 2008 to issue special permits to trap beaver and river otter on public areas in southeastern Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
11/24/2008
ATHENS, OH - American Electric Power (AEP) has placed 6,885 acres of Meigs and Gallia counties into a cooperative management agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. This agreement allows for public hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities on the property.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
11/21/2008
ATHENS, OH – The 2007 undercover investigation dubbed “Operation Enough” is receiving closure nearly two years after the initial arrests were made for poaching deer and wild turkey in Meigs County according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
11/21/2008
COSHOCTON, OH – Sentencing for eight individuals and a meat processor from Lorain County who were involved in poaching white-tailed deer in Coshocton and Knox counties is coming to a close after more than nine months of deliberation, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Sentencing related to this case includes fines totaling $2,425, several hunting privilege revocations, forfeited motor vehicles and equipment, and a combined total of more than four years of jail time to be served.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
11/5/2008
ATHENS, OH – State Wildlife Officers apprehended three suspects last weekend for the alleged illegal taking of white-tailed deer, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
10/6/2008
Athens, OH – Ohio Division of Wildlife’s State fish hatcheries and fish biologists have recently completed the annual stocking of nearly 3,500 yearling brown trout into Clear Creek, located in Hocking and Fairfield counties. Not to be confused with catchable rainbow trout, which are stocked in several lakes throughout Ohio in the fall, these fish are less than eight inches in length, requiring at least a year or two to reach legal size.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
9/8/2008
JACKSON, OH - Public fishing opportunities will be enhanced this week when approximately 4,000 yearling channel catfish are released into Jackson Lake, also known as Hammertown Lake, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/27/2008
MCCONNELSVILLE, OH –Outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities will have the opportunity to hunt deer, participate in various field activities, and create lasting memories and friendships this fall during a special deer hunting event for disabled sportsmen. To be considered for participation in the event, interested hunters must submit their names and subsequent information no later than August 15. For registration information, contact Dave Dingey at (740) 962-1205 or Brian Cox at (740) 962-1215.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/29/2008
ATHENS, OH – What started as two weeks of archery in gym class has culminated in a national title. Elementary school students from Meigs Intermediate School travel to Ohio’s State House today where they will be recognized and honored for their status as National Champions by State Representative Jimmy Stewart. Earlier this month, the team of student archers traveled to Kentucky to compete at the National Tournament for the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/19/2008
The Division of Wildlife will be conducting a peregrine falcon banding on Tuesday, May 27 at the small park located on the Kentucky side of the Ironton-Russell Bridge.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/7/2008
PORSMOUTH, OH – Five men were convicted in Portsmouth Municipal Court today on 38 counts of overbagging striped and hybrid striped bass from the Ohio River, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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