Northwest Ohio

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...

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...

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...

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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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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Pheasants Released for Additional Opportunity at Killdeer Plains

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH – Approximately 280 ring-necked pheasants were released on Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area in northwest Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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Deer Hunters are Reminded to Use the Correct Deer Permit

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH – Hunters who wish to continue to hunt deer in northwest Ohio are reminded the only the valid Deer permit has “Either Sex” printed on it. The Deer permit is valid for the remainder of the archery season (through February 5, 2012), the deer gun weekend (December 17 and 18, 2011), and the statewide muzzleloader deer season (January 7 through January 10, 2012), according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Antlerless deer permits ceased to be valid in Zones A and B on November 27, 2011, and Zone C on December 4, 2011. Hunters who still possess an Antlerless Deer permit may only use it in an Urban Deer Unit or at an Ohio Division of Wildlife controlled deer hunt.

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Bobcat Documented in Northwest Ohio

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH – A male bobcat was recently caught in a trap in Williams County, Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Although known to exist in Ohio’s more heavily wooded southern counties, this is the first verified report of a bobcat in northwest Ohio. Until now, all other reports have been unverifiable.

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Lowell Hoy Presented Wildlife Award

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH – Hunter Education Instructor Lowell Hoy was presented the Wildlife Award by Allen County Wildlife Officer Craig Barr during Hoy’s last Hunter Education course, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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Spaces Still Available For Certified Fishing Instructor Workshop in Findlay

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH – Spaces are still available for adults, groups, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors. A free workshop is available on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Ave., Findlay, Ohio, 45840.More...

Public Invited to Test Drive New Exhibits and Explore Old Woman Creek Reserve on National Estuaries Day

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

HURON, OH – The public is invited to celebrate National Estuaries Day by exploring the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and previewing new exhibits at a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Bayshore Warmwater Discharge Fishing Access Temporary Closure

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH -- The access lane to the warmwater discharge at the Bayshore Fishing Access will be closed for several days starting Wednesday August 31, 2011.More...

Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Oak Harbor, OH - The Magee Marsh Wildlife Area will be providing several opportunities for sportsmen and women to hunt waterfowl during the 2011-2012 waterfowl season. More...

Lake La Su An Fishing Season to Close August 29

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH -- The open fishing season for Lake La Su An will close on August 29th. More...

Long Time Henry County Wildlife Officer Retires

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Bob Hesterman, state wildlife officer assigned to Henry County, will retire on Sunday, July 31 after 30 years of service to the people of Henry County and the State of Ohio.More...

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Temporary Road Closure

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Oak Harbor, OH - In order for Magee Marsh Wildlife Area staff to conduct wood duck banding operations, access to the wildlife area road from the Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center to the Magee Marsh beach and boardwalk area will be closed during the evening hours August 1 through August 19, 2011.More...

Roadwork to be Done at Sandusky Bay Fishing Access

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be repairing the roadway at the Sandusky Bay Bridge Fishing Access area in Ottawa County. More...

Northwestern Ohio Special Controlled Waterfowl Hunt Drawings

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Waterfowl hunters are invited to participate in specal controlled waterfowl hunt drawings in northwestern Ohio.

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Bellevue Man to Pay $27,851 Restitution for Poached World Class Buck

Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY,OH – A Huron County man was found guilty of the illegal harvest of a deer that was taken in November of 2010. Arlie Risner, 58, of Bellevue pled no contest and was found guilty in the Norwalk Municipal Court, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.More...

LIMA PEREGRINE FALCONS TO BE BANDED

Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be banding peregrine falcon chicks from the First National Bank Building nest in Lima on Thursday May 19. Anyone interested may meet with Division of Wildlife biologists at approximately 10:00 am on the town square, which is located on the corner of West Market Street and North Main Street. Inclement weather may delay or cancel the banding. Please contact the Wildlife District Two Office at 419.424.5000 with questions.

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LUCAS COUNTY PEREGRINE FALCONS TO BE BANDED

Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be banding peregrine falcon chicks from the University of Toledo on Thursday May 19, 2011. Anyone interested may meet with Division of Wildlife biologists on site.

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Spaces Still Available For Certified Fishing Instructor Workshop in Findlay

Thu, 12 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Spaces are still available for adults, groups, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors. A free workshop is available on Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Ave., Findlay, Ohio, 45840.More...

13 OUT OF STATE FISHERMEN FOUND GUILTY IN WALLEYE CASE

Mon, 02 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH – The cases against seven Iowa residents, five Illinois residents, and one Missouri resident came to a close April 18, 2011. A total of 22 walleye related charges were filed in the Ottawa Municipal Court. The offenders all plead guilty and were found guilty by Court Magistrate Lou Wargo. The total fines, court costs, and restitutions were $4900.

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Road Work to be Done at Sandusky Bay Fishing Access

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be repairing the roadway at the Sandusky Bay Bridge Fishing Access area in Ottawa County. This will not affect access to the area but the public will encounter workmen at various times throughout the month of May repairing portions of the roadway.More...

Spaces Still Available For Certified Fishing Instructor Workshop in Findlay May 24

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH – Spaces are still available for adults, groups, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors. A free workshop is available on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Ave., Findlay, Ohio, 45840.

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Long Time Fisheries Work Unit Leader Retires

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Findlay, OH – Frank Kapler, work unit leader of the Willow Point Fisheries Work Unit, retired at the end of January with 34 years of service to the people of the State of Ohio.More...

Hardin County Sportsmen’s Club Recognized

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife recently presented the Liberty Conservation Club with an award for their outstanding service to Hardin County.More...

New Wildlife Officer Assigned to Hancock County

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Findlay, OH – Brent Allan, 23, of Toledo, Ohio has been assigned as the new Hancock County Wildlife Officer, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Former Hancock County Wildlife Officer Kevin Russell was promoted to Wildlife Officer Supervisor in December.

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Waterfowl Symposium

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The League of Ohio Sportsmen, Ducks Unlimited and Lake Erie Waterfowlers will be holding a Waterfowl Symposium on March 26, 2011 beginning at 9:00AM. The symposium will be held at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The address is 14000 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449.

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Nesting Eagles at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Closes Trail

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:00:00 GMT

OAK HARBOR, OH - A pair of bald eagles have built a nest behind the Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area. To protect the birds and the nest, one loop of the Walking Trail will be closed beginning February 1, 2011 until further notice.More...