AKRON, OH - The ODNR Division of Wildlife is offering property for cooperative farming opportunities at Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area. This opportunity is for hay cutting and baling.

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IRONTON, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be conducting a peregrine falcon banding on Thursday, May 23 at the small park located on the Kentucky side of the Ironton-Russell Bridge.  This event will be open to the public, and offers those who attend the opportunity for an up-close look at peregrine falcon nestlings.

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COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Wildlife Council will consider white-tailed deer hunting proposals on Wednesday, May 15, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The following are adjustments to the proposals that were voted on and approved during the April 17 Ohio Wildlife Council meeting. These proposals address public input requesting an increase in recreational opportunities.

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Columbus, OH- Peregrine falcon enthusiasts worldwide will decide the name of the falcon chick in downtown Columbus, between Wednesday, May 8th and Monday, May 13th, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.
Online voting will take place on the Division of Wildlife’s Web page at www.wildohio.com, click on Name the Falcon Chick.  The top name will be assigned to the lone falcon nestling living on a 41st floor ledge of the Rhodes State Office Tower.
 

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) received 224 sightings reported from an estimated 93 black bears in 2012. Sixty-five of the 224 sightings reported were confirmed by ODNR Division of Wildlife personnel.

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XENIA, OH -- Anglers interested in learning the art of fly tying and fishing are invited to attend a free workshop sponsored the Division of Wildlife according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). In addition to fly-tying and fishing instruction by Division of Wildlife staff attendees will be able to test their new tackle and fishing skills by spending a few hours fly-fishing on site. 

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OAK HARBOR, OH – Neo-tropical migrating birds, and the bird watchers interested in viewing them, will flock to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and the surrounding Lake Erie Marsh Region in the month of May.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Hunters and anglers who need to buy a license or permit or check a wild turkey on Tuesday, May 7, need to be aware of a scheduled computer system outage, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

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 WILMINGTON, OH -  A bald eagle nest has been confirmed on private property near Cowan Lake State Park; a first in modern history for Clinton County according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. 

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COLUMBUS, OH – Lake Erie anglers should enjoy diverse fishing opportunities in 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

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COLUMBUS, OH – Free Fishing Days on May 4-5 offers Ohio residents the opportunity to fish in any of the state’s public waters without buying a fishing license, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Additionally, family-friendly fishing events for young anglers will be offered on Saturday, May 4, at five state properties around Ohio.

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COLUMBUS, OH – For the opening day of Ohio’s 2013 spring wild turkey season, hunters harvested 2,762 wild turkeys, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The 2013 opening day total is a 24 percent increase from the 2012 opening day tally when 2,227 turkeys were killed.

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HARRISON, 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.

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FINDLAY, OH- Fisheries biologists have set the special fishing regulations for this year at Lake La Su An Wildlife Area, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Many young hunters found success during Ohio’s 2013 youth spring wild turkey season after 1,784 birds were harvested, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

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COLUMBUS, OH – The start of spring ushers in Ohio’s annual wild turkey hunt, and hunters can enjoy the warmer weather in pursuit of this popular game bird. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the 2013 Ohio spring hunting season opens Monday, April 22, with the youth wild turkey season opening Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21.

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COLUMBUS, OH – As the spring brings the next generation of wildlife, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) advises residents to enjoy Ohio’s wildlife from a distance.

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Canfield, OH - Bats are an essential component to our natural world, but they also hold great value for humans. The pest control and pollinating services they offer are worth millions to the United States.  Join experts from the Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Division of Wildlife on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. to learn more about bats in Ohio. This program is free and open to the public; the content is best suited for ages 16 and up.

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COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) encourages hunters to educate themselves about Ohio’s new game tagging and checking procedure for the 2013-2014 hunting seasons. These changes provide a more consistent tagging process between exempt landowners and those using a permit. The new game check process applies to spring turkey, fall turkey and white-tailed deer hunting seasons.

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 XENIA, OH – Three “Passport to Fishing” workshops will be offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.  The workshops will take place at Wildlife District Five Headquarters in Xenia. Classes are scheduled for June 25th 1pm- 3pm and July 17th and August 15th 8am – 10am. 

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XENIA, 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.
 

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State route 2, the east-west route that connects Magee Marsh Wildlife Area to Metzger Marsh Wildlife Area and Maumee Bay State Park, has a bridge closure at Crane Creek.
There is a posted detour which is advised for large vehicles, but cars can follow the directions below.

From the East:
Take State Route 2 to State Route 579 (about 3.5 miles from the entrance to Magee Marsh)
Turn left onto State Route 579  (it only goes left at this point). Go one mile on 579, then turn right (north) onto Elliston-Trowbridge Road. The name of this road changes to Elliston Road. Go 2 miles to State Route 2. Turn right onto State Route 2 to go to Metzger Marsh or left to go to Maumee Bay State Park.

From the West:
While heading east on State Route 2, turn right (south) onto Elliston Road. The name of the road will change to Elliston-Trowbridge. Go 2 miles and turn left onto State Route 579. Route 579 ends at State Route 2. Go right and drive east about 3.5 miles to the entrance to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area.

FINDLAY, OH – Hunters and anglers should be aware that some access roads in Erie and Ottawa counties will be closed through the end of April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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AKRON, OH – The Spring season has arrived and so too has the season for Ohio residents to enjoy spotting young and sometimes seemingly abandoned wildlife. Each year, ODNR Division of Wildlife officials offer simple advice. Please leave wildlife alone and enjoy wildlife from a distance.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Experienced bird watchers are needed to fill vacant bird monitoring routes in eastern Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. These routes are organized by the North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), which is used to track long-term population changes of many bird species. The driving routes also offer opportunities to visit scenic destinations in Ohio.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio’s peregrine falcons are nesting in several locations, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s adult breeding peregrine falcons generally pair with a mate and select a nesting site by April.

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ATHENS, OH – Bob Nelson, State Wildlife Officer assigned to Ross County, has been named Wildlife Officer of the Year by the Ohio Bowhunters Association, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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ST. MARYS, OH – Anglers have the chance to see fish hatchery operations firsthand when the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) hosts an open house on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Marys State Fish Hatchery. The event is free and open to the public.

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COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) recently selected Jeff Tyson as the Lake Erie fish management program administrator. Tyson has worked in ODNR Division of Wildlife fish management for nearly 20 years. He previously served as the Sandusky Fisheries Research Unit fisheries biology supervisor.