Wood County Wildlife Officer Retires After 28 Years of Service

FINDLAY, OH- Wood County Wildlife Officer Marty Baer has retired after 28 years of service to the people of the State of Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

Marty Baer started working for the ODNR in 1983 with the Division of Watercraft.  In August of 1988, Baer transferred to the Division of Wildlife as an investigator for the Lake Erie Law Enforcement Unit. Then in 1989, Baer transferred to Wood County where he has served as the wildlife officer until January 2012. 

"I am sad to see Marty retire because with him goes a lot of valuable experience” said Kevin Newsome, Baer’s supervisor. “I will also miss working with Marty; his sense of humor made the job more enjoyable. The people of Wood County have been lucky to have Marty for the past 23 years and they can be sure that we will do our best to replace him."

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.