Statewide Wildlife News

Lake Erie Birding Trail Website Honored

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH – The Lake Erie Birding Trail website is being honored by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN) as the February Site of the Month, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.More...

Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Licenses will be available March 1

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio’s 2012-13 fishing, hunting and trapping licenses and permits will be on sale starting March 1, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.More...

Drawing to Be Held at Lake La Su An Wildlife Area for Youth Turkey Hunting

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH- A special drawing will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Lake La Su An Wildlife Area headquarters for youths interested in turkey hunting according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Youths age 17 and younger may participate.More...

Fewer Black Bear Sightings Reported in 2011

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

152 black bear sightings were reported in Ohio last year. Of that number, state wildlife personnel confirmed 60 sightings, which is a slight decrease compared to the 64 confirmed sightings in 2010.
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Wildlife Council Hears Proposals for 2012-13 Deer Hunting Seasons

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH – Seven west-central Ohio counties are proposed to move from deer Zone A to Zone B, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.More...

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Trail Closed for Nesting Eagles

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

OAK HARBOR, OH – One loop of the walking trail at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area has been closed to protect a newly established bald eagle nest, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.More...

Hunter Education Instructor Training Offered in Akron

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH – Northeast Ohio sportsmen and women who are interested in becoming Hunter Education Instructors are encouraged to register for a training workshop in Akron (Portage Lakes) according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The workshop will take place on Saturday, March 24^th and Sunday, March 25^th, 2012.

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Final Numbers are in for Ohio's 2011-12 White-tailed Deer Season

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

219,698 deer were taken during Ohio's 2011-12 hunting season, compared to 239,379 in the 2010-11 season. The top three counties with the highest number of deer taken this season were: Coshocton, Licking and Tuscarawas.More...

Wood County Wildlife Officer Retires After 28 Years of Service

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.More...

Memorial Scholarship Honors Wildlife Officer Larry A. Hart

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, Ohio--The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is pleased to announce that the Ohio Wildlife Officer’s Lodge 143 of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club of Preble County are accepting applications for the Larry A. Hart Memorial Scholarship.
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Ready, Set, Snap

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH – The fourth annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Contest will feature black-capped and Carolina chickadees, which are common in Ohio and frequent backyard feeders.More...

Hunter Education Instructor Training Offered

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Columbus, OH – Central Ohio sportsmen and women who are interested in becoming Hunter Education Instructors are encouraged to register for a training workshop in Columbus according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The workshop will take place on Saturday, March 10th and Sunday, March 11th, 2012.More...

Wildlife - 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' is 2012 Conference Theme

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH – Overlooked wildlife will be the focus of the 2012 Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference, which is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Columbus. The conference, titled “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife and is open to the public.
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Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea for Miami County Deer Processor

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

NEW CARLISLE, OH –An investigation into the selling of venison by Happy Jack’s deer processing recently resulted in a guilty plea in the Miami County Municipal Court, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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Anglers No Longer Required to Make Reservations at Lake La Su An

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH- Anglers will no longer be required to make a reservation, or collect a special fishing permit, in order to fish the lakes on the La Su An Wildlife Area according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Anglers will not be required to check in or out at the Fish Check Station. All lakes on the area will be open to fishing, however; the number of days that anglers can fish the lakes will be restricted.More...

Adams County Food Pantry Receives Venison Donation

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

WEST UNION, OH – The Southwest Ohio Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) along with Adams County Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife donated venison to help needy families in Adams County today.
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Free Coyote Hunting/Trapping Workshop in Akron

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH – Sportsmen and women interested in pursuing coyotes are encouraged to attend a free, informational workshop provided by Division of Wildlife on Thursday, February 23^rd, 2012 in Akron.

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Mansfield Will Hold Beaver Trapping at Clear Fork Reservoir

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH- The city of Mansfield will hold a lottery card drawing for controlled beaver trapping at Clear Fork Reservoir according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Two units will be available, a north unit and a south unit. Each successful trapper may have one assistant.

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Ohio Wildlife Officer Cadets Begin Training

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Wildlife Officer Training Academy got underway January 9 for the 11 cadets hired from a pool of more than 650 applicants. The cadets will complete six months of training before becoming state wildlife officersMore...

Hunters Take 19,251 White-tailed Deer During Statewide Muzzleloader Season

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hunters took 19,251 deer during Ohio's muzzleloader season, January 7-10, with Coshocton County again leading the state with 722 deer checked. In 2011, a preliminary total of 16,934 deer were taken during muzzleloader season.More...

Ohio Wildlife Council Hears 2012-2013 Hunting Regulations Proposals

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The 2012-13 hunting and trapping regulation proposals were presented on January 4 to the Ohio Wildlife Council.More...

River Otter Captured in Putnam County

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH- A male river otter was recently discovered by a trapper in Putnam County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The otter was found along the Auglaize River, near Cloverdale, Ohio. This is the first verified report of an otter in Putnam County in recent history.

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Participants Encouraged To Attend Free Workshop and Become A Certified Fishing Instructor

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Columbus, 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.More...

Ohio's Statewide Muzzleloader Season Opens January 7-10

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Ohio's popular muzzleloader deer season is set to open statewide January 7-10 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife.More...

Grants Available to Develop "WILD School Sites"

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Ohio teachers who have successfully used Project WILD in their classrooms now have the opportunity to provide students with additional hands-on learning tools about wildlife and habitat through grants being offered through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.More...

Passport to Fishing Workshop Scheduled for February 16th in Akron

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, 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. A free workshop is available on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Three, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron.
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Free Project WILD Workshop For K-12 Educators February 25th

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH – Educators who want to teach wildlife-related conservation concepts through interactive learning are encouraged to attend a free Project WILD workshop in Akron. Growing Up WILD (for ages 3-7 years) and traditional Project WILD (K-12) guidebooks will both be provided at no charge (Aquatic WILD guidebook will also be included). All participants must stay for the duration of the program which is 9am-4pm on Saturday, February 25th. The workshop will take place at the Division of Wildlife District Three office, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319.
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Learn How to Fish the Hard Water in a Free Workshop

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH- Do you want to fight cabin fever before it even begins to set in? If so, fish the hard water when many other anglers are sitting inside and simply dreaming of catching slabs from their favorite lake! Join experts from the Ohio Division of Wildlife for a free ice fishing workshop on Wednesday, January 25th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The majority of the evening will take place indoors at Wildlife District Three, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron.
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Free “Growing Up WILD” Workshop for Educators February 9th

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Alliance, OH – Both formal and non-formal educators who work with children ages three to seven are invited to attend a Growing Up WILD workshop in Stark County on Thursday, February 9th. The workshop, which will be facilitated by personnel from the Ohio Division of Wildlife, will be held at the First Baptist Childcare Center from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
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Statewide Muzzleloader Season Dates are January 7-10

lindsay.deering@dnr.state.oh.us — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH – Governor John Kasich today issued an emergency rule reiterating that the statewide muzzleloader season for deer is January 7-10, as published in the 2011-12 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet.
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