Southeast 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.

Local Food Banks Receive Donation from Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – On the eve of the opening day of Archery season in Ohio, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce has made a $1000 donation to the Athens area chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH). The donation will receive a one hundred percent match in funds from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife to provide $2,000 of aid to local food banks.

American Electric Power and National Hunting Organizations Provide Opportunity for Disabled Sportsmen

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

American Electric Power and Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing for Feedback

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

McConnelsville, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is teaming up with American Electric Power (AEP) to conduct an angler survey at the AEP ReCreation Lands located in Morgan County.

Newcomerstown Man Writes Apology to Ohio Sportsmen

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, OH – As part of a recent court sentencing for the crime of spotlighting deer from a motor vehicle, a Tuscarawas County man has composed an apology to Ohio’s sportsmen according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Peregrine Falcon Banding Open to the Public

Tue, 12 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

IRONTON, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be conducting a peregrine falcon banding on Friday, May 22 at the small park located on the Kentucky side of the Ironton-Russell Bridge. This event offers those who attend the opportunity for an up-close look at peregrine falcon nestlings. There are three confirmed nestlings that hatched on May 1, 2009.

MORE THAN 100 OHIO BLACK BEAR SIGHTINGS REPORTED IN 2008

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – One hundred-five black bear sightings were reported in 21 Ohio counties last year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Of that number, state wildlife personnel confirmed 38 of those sightings, a similar count to the 39 confirmed sightings in 2007.

Wildlife Biologists Verify 65 Bobcat Sightings in Ohio

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – Increased evidence of bobcats living in Ohio’s southeastern counties continues with the confirmation of 65 sightings by state wildlife officials during 2008, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The reports show an increase from the 51 verified sightings in 2007.

BEAVER TRAPPING PERMITS FOR PUBLIC AREAS AVAILABLE

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Public drawings will be conducted on December 10, and 16, 2008 to issue special permits to trap beaver and river otter on public areas in southeastern Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT OPENS 6,885 ACRES FOR PUBLIC HUNTING

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH - American Electric Power (AEP) has placed 6,885 acres of Meigs and Gallia counties into a cooperative management agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. This agreement allows for public hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities on the property.

MEIGS COUNTY POACHERS CONVICTED OF 105 WILDLIFE VIOLATIONS

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – The 2007 undercover investigation dubbed “Operation Enough” is receiving closure nearly two years after the initial arrests were made for poaching deer and wild turkey in Meigs County according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

EIGHT LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS SENTENCED IN COSHOCTON AND KNOX COUNTY POACHING CASE

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

COSHOCTON, OH – Sentencing for eight individuals and a meat processor from Lorain County who were involved in poaching white-tailed deer in Coshocton and Knox counties is coming to a close after more than nine months of deliberation, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Sentencing related to this case includes fines totaling $2,425, several hunting privilege revocations, forfeited motor vehicles and equipment, and a combined total of more than four years of jail time to be served.

Wildlife Officers Charge Three Suspects with Spotlighting in Ross County - Officials seize trophy deer valued at nearly $13,000

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – State Wildlife Officers apprehended three suspects last weekend for the alleged illegal taking of white-tailed deer, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

OHIO HATCHERIES STOCK NEARLY 3,500 BROWN TROUT INTO CLEAR CREEK

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Athens, OH – Ohio Division of Wildlife’s State fish hatcheries and fish biologists have recently completed the annual stocking of nearly 3,500 yearling brown trout into Clear Creek, located in Hocking and Fairfield counties. Not to be confused with catchable rainbow trout, which are stocked in several lakes throughout Ohio in the fall, these fish are less than eight inches in length, requiring at least a year or two to reach legal size.

CATFISH STOCKING PROVIDES FISHING OPPORTUNITY IN JACKSON

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

JACKSON, OH - Public fishing opportunities will be enhanced this week when approximately 4,000 yearling channel catfish are released into Jackson Lake, also known as Hammertown Lake, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER AND NATIONAL HUNTING ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR DISABLED SPORTSMEN

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MCCONNELSVILLE, OH –Outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities will have the opportunity to hunt deer, participate in various field activities, and create lasting memories and friendships this fall during a special deer hunting event for disabled sportsmen. To be considered for participation in the event, interested hunters must submit their names and subsequent information no later than August 15. For registration information, contact Dave Dingey at (740) 962-1205 or Brian Cox at (740) 962-1215.

MEIGS COUNTY ARCHERS INVITED TO THE STATEHOUSE - Students to be recognized as Ohio’s first National Archery Champions

Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – What started as two weeks of archery in gym class has culminated in a national title. Elementary school students from Meigs Intermediate School travel to Ohio’s State House today where they will be recognized and honored for their status as National Champions by State Representative Jimmy Stewart. Earlier this month, the team of student archers traveled to Kentucky to compete at the National Tournament for the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).

PEREGRINE FALCON BANDING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Division of Wildlife will be conducting a peregrine falcon banding on Tuesday, May 27 at the small park located on the Kentucky side of the Ironton-Russell Bridge.

POACHERS FINED MAXIMUM RESTITUTION FOR OVERBAGGING BASS

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

PORSMOUTH, OH – Five men were convicted in Portsmouth Municipal Court today on 38 counts of overbagging striped and hybrid striped bass from the Ohio River, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

LOTTERY OPENS MAY 1 FOR YOUTH FISHING FLOAT

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will be hosting the third annual youth fishing float on the Hocking River on Thursday, July 10 in Hocking County near Logan. This event pairs youth age 12 to 15 with Division of Wildlife fisheries biologists to experience a day of river fishing while canoeing the Hocking River.

ATHENS MAN CONVICTED OF POACHING TROPHY BUCK

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – The post-season investigation of an alleged deer tagging violation led to the conviction of an Athens County man on poaching charges, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

ILLEGAL “SPOTLIGHTING” OF DEER IN EASTERN OHIO LEADS TO FINES AND FORFEITURES

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – The illegal practice of “spotlighting” white-tailed deer (also known as “jacklighting”) has led to the convictions of five men in eastern Ohio on 27 counts of violating state wildlife laws, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

WILDLIDFE OFFICER DODGE ASSIGNED TO ATHENS COUNTY

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – Wildlife Officer Christopher Dodge, 22, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio has been assigned to Athens County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

MARK HEMMING NAMED MANAGER OF SOUTHEAST OHIO WILDLIFE DISTRICT

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – Mark Hemming has been named District Manager of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife’s District Four which covers 19 southeast Ohio counties.

SPECIAL TRAPPING PERMITS FOR PUBLIC AREAS AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – Public drawings will be conducted on December 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2007 to issue special permits to trap beaver and river otter on public areas in southeastern Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

CHANGES TO SOUTHEAST OHIO DEER CHECK STATIONS FOR THE 2007 SEASON

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – Some changes to southeast Ohio vendors acting as deer check stations have been made since the printing of the 2007-2008 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulation digest, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The changes in deer check stations have occurred in Athens, Coshocton, Morgan and Vinton counties.

GRANT PROGRAM ASSISTS FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has launched a pilot grant program in the cities of Coshocton and Marietta in an effort to assist with the processing costs associated with donating venison to a food bank.

CITY OFFICIALS CREATE OPPORTUNITY, CONTROL DEER POPULATIONS

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

COSHOCTON, OH – 2007 will mark the third year that hunters will have the opportunity to archery hunt within the Coshocton city limits, according to Coshocton city officials and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – 2007 marks the 50th year of a cooperative agreement between American Electric Power (AEP) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This agreement allows the use of AEP owned properties for public hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities on more than 56,000 acres of land in southeastern Ohio.

SALT FORK HUNT TOPS EARLY MUZZLELOADER SEASON

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – Muzzleloader hunters took 273 deer during last week’s early muzzleloader deer hunts according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.