News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2011

New Wildlife Officer Assigned to Brown County

Xenia, OH – Eric S. Lamb, 35, of Wilmington, Ohio has recently been assigned as the state wildlife officer for Brown County according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Wildlife officers have statewide jurisdiction to enforce wildlife regulations, investigate allegations of waterway pollution, protect state property and make arrests. They also conduct educational programs, advise landowners on dealing with wildlife, and keep local agencies and conservation organizations updated on wildlife projects and regulations. They frequently work alone and can be assigned anywhere in the state.

Lamb is a 1993 graduate of Clinton Massie High School in Clinton County. In 1999, he received an Associate’s Degree in wildlife management from Hocking College. Before becoming a state wildlife officer, Lamb worked for the Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District. 

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For Further Information, Contact:
David Warner, Wildlife Officer Supervisor, Unit B, Division of Wildlife
937.372.9261
-or-
Eric Lamb, Wildlife Officer, Division of Wildlife
937.372.9261x5220