Statewide Wildlife News

Ohio's Popular Deer-Gun Season Opens November 30

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio's popular deer-gun season opens statewide on Monday, November 30, offering hunters a full week to harvest a whitetail. The upcoming season will again include an extra weekend of gun hunting on December 19-20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Licking County Archers Lead Ohio in Number of Deer Killed

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio bow hunters killed 53,959 deer during the first six weeks of the state's archery season. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, this year's early archery season harvest is 4 percent higher than last year's kill of 51,976 deer.

Wildlife Division Extends Hotline Hours during Deer-Gun Hunting Season

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH - Individuals seeking information about the upcoming youth gun and white-tailed deer hunting seasons, or to report violations of state wildlife laws, can take advantage of extended call center hours from November 21 to December 6, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Vern Essi Marsh Dedication

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife is pleased to announce the dedication of the Vern Essi Marsh addition to the Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area in Sandusky County. Located in the heart of the Lake Erie Marshes, the wetland will add to the already quality habitat at the 3200 acre wildlife area. The dedication will be November 12^th at 2:30 P.M. This is in conjunction with the Ducks Unlimited (DU) Partnership Event.

Green Grants Workshop Scheduled for December 3

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

HURON, OH – An upcoming workshop will provide skill-building and networking opportunities for those interested in securing grants for environmental projects.

Ohio's Youth Deer-Gun Hunting Season Set For November 21-22

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio's youth deer-gun hunting season will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 21-22, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Punderson Lake to be stocked with rainbow trout on November 24

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Fallow Deer Observed in Clinton and Warren Counties

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH – Hunters along the Clinton and Warren County border have sighted several fallow deer in recent weeks according to biologists of the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Fallow deer are native to Europe but are commonly raised for meat and preserve hunting in the United States.

SIX CHARGED IN DEER CASE

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Four Paulding County and Two Putnam County residents have been charged with 73 counts relating to deer hunting and deer processing.

Public drawing to be held for beaver and otter trapping on Grand River Wildlife and LaDue Public Hunting areas

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH - The Ohio Division of Wildlife will be holding special drawings to select trappers for harvesting beaver and river otter on public properties.

Berea High School Named the 100th Wild School Site in Ohio

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Youth Trapping Workshop Offered

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Coyotes Are Present Statewide in Ohio

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH – Contrary to popular belief, coyotes are very common in Ohio and have been for quite some time. According to biologists of the ODNR Division of Wildlife, coyotes are not native to Ohio, but have been living in the Buckeye State for well over 80 years.
“Coyotes, which are usually compared to a medium-sized dog, are found in all 88 counties of Ohio,” said Brett Beatty, assistant wildlife management supervisor in southwest Ohio. “Many folks believe coyotes are aggressive animals that should be feared, but that is actually not true. Just like most wild animals, coyotes will often run from the sight or sound of a human,” noted Beatty.

2009-2010 Beaver Trapping Opportunities Available

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Youth event to be held at Warren County Conservation Association’s Hob Camp Nature Center

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH – Area youth are invited to a conservation event at Hob Camp Nature Center on October 17th starting at 10:00 a.m. according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The Little Miami Longbeards chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the Warren County Conservation Association are sponsoring the fun filled day.

Youth Pheasant Hunting Opportunity

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH – Mulberry Pheasantry of Camden, Ohio in conjunction with the Butler County Chapter of Pheasants Forever is once again holding a youth pheasant hunt complete with guides and hunting dogs on Saturday November 14, 2009. The hunt will take place at Mulberry Pheasantry Hunting Preserve, 6099 S.R. 725, Camden, Ohio 45311.

Would You Like to Learn More about Quail and Quality Quail Habitat

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BETHEL, OH – The Brown-Clermont County Chapter of Quail Forever (QF) in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and Bethel Feed will sponsor an information seminar on quail and quail habitat October 24, 2009.

Division of Wildlife Expands Wetland Habitat for Wildlife and Recreation

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Portage, Stark, & Summit County Hunters Encouraged to Donate Venison

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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.

New State Wildlife Officer Assigned to Tuscarawas County

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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

New Wildlife Officer Assigned to Ashtabula County

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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