Southwest Ohio

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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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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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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Passport to Fishing Instructor Training Offered in Hamilton County

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, 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.
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Additional Pheasants to be Released in Southwest Ohio

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH – Approximately 500 additional ring-necked pheasants will be released on six southwest Ohio public hunting areas according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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Pass Along the Hunting Heritage: Become a Hunter Education Instructor!

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH – A training academy for individuals interested in becoming hunter education instructors will be offered March 16 and 17 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. More...

Safari Club International Helps Fight Hunger in Southwest Ohio

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH – The Southwest Ohio Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) along the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife donated venison to needy families in seven Southwest Ohio counties. More...

Hunter Education Course Being Offered at Wildlife Areas

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH – The Division of Wildlife will host hunter education courses in November at two wildlife areas in southwest Ohio. These courses will be held at the Rush Run and Fallsville wildlife areas.
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Youth Hunter Appreciation Day in Hillsboro

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

HILLSBORO, OH – Highland County Deer Hunters, a Whitetails Unlimited (WTU) Chapter will hold a youth hunter appreciation day complete with lunch, prizes and activities on Sunday November 20, 2011 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holtfield Station, 620 S High St., Hillsboro, Ohio 45133-1433.More...

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Expand in Southwest Ohio

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WEST UNION, OH - Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), a ministry that provides nutritious venison to the hungry through food banks and local feeding programs has added a coordinator and processor in Southwest Ohio. FHFH helps hunters return to their heritage as food-providers by transforming deer - renewable resources- into meals for the hungry.
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Special Youth Deer Hunt to be Offered at Hueston Woods State Park

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

COLLEGE CORNER, OHIO - Young deer hunters will be able to take advantage of a permit only Youth Deer Hunt at Hueston Woods State Park during the 2011 youth deer gun season. Hunters 17 years of age and younger, accompanied by a non-hunting adult, are eligible to apply to hunt specified zones within the park on November 19, 2011.
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Walters Promoted to Fish Management Supervisor in Southwest Ohio

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH –Fisheries biologist Debra Walters has been promoted to Fish Management Supervisor for the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s District Five. The district covers 17 counties throughout southwest Ohio. Walters succeeds Doug Maloney who recently retired after more than thirty years with the Division of Wildlife.

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New Wildlife Officer Assigned to Brown County

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Xenia, OH – Eric S. Lamb, 35, of Wilmington, Ohio has recently been assigned as the state wildlife officer for Brown County according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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Hunters Encouraged to Donate Venison in Southwest Ohio

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH - Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), a ministry that provides nutritious venison to the hungry through food banks and local feeding programs has posted participating coordinators in Southwest Ohio. FHFH helps hunters return to their heritage as food-providers by transforming deer - renewable resources- into meals for the hungry.

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Miami County Pheasants Forever to Offer Invasive Plant Management Workshop

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

TROY, OH – The Miami County Chapter of Pheasants Forever (PF) will be hosting an Invasive Plant Management Workshop according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The workshop will be held on Saturday, September 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Brukner Nature Center, 5995 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Troy.

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Beginning Fly-Fishing & Fly-Tying Workshop

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH -- Anglers interested in learning the art of fly tying and fishing are invited to attend a free workshop sponsored by Buckeye United Fly Fishers Inc. (BUFF), Miami Valley Fly Fishers (MVFF) and the Division of Wildlife according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
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Nature Conservancy Land Opened to Deer Hunting

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WEST UNION, OH – Deer hunters will again have access to prime deer hunting land at the Edge of Appalachia Preserve in Adams County for the 2011-2012 hunting season. The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC), and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife opened land to deer hunting by permit only in 2006. New this season hunters must attend an informational meeting prior to the season to obtain The Edge of Appalachia hunting permits.
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Butler County Fishermen Pay High Price for Undersize Crappie

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

EATON, OH – Two Butler County residents were ordered to pay a total of $450 in fines and $3400 in restitution after being convicted of possessing undersize fish according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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FAMILIES OFFERED FREE DAY AT THE RANGE

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is sponsoring a Family Outdoor Skills Day on Saturday September 17, 2011. The event will feature shotgun, rifle, pellet gun and archery shooting activities and instruction. This family-friendly day will be held at Spring Valley Shooting Range in Greene County from noon to 5:00pm. All range fees are waived for the event participants and the equipment and ammunition will be provided.More...

Special Controlled Dove Hunt Drawings set for Southwest Ohio

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will again hold controlled hunts on Fallsville, Indian Creek, Bott, Spring Valley, and Rush Run Wildlife Areas by permit only Sept. 1 and 2, 2011. These areas will be open to all other dove hunters after the first 2 days of the season. Youth priority hunts will take place at St. Marys Fish Hatchery. Accommodations will be provided to handicapped dove hunters that are selected for the controlled dove hunts. They should contact the staff at the wildlife areas.More...

Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, Clark Lake and Spring Valley Wildlife Areas Duck Blind Lottery Set

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

DAYTON, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will be hosting a lottery drawing for the duck blind permits on Grand Lake St. Marys, Clark Lake and Spring Valley wildlife areas at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2011.

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PEREGRINE FALCON CHICKS TO BE BANDED AT PNC BANK BUILDING

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife biologist will be banding peregrine falcon chicks at their nest site located at the PNC Bank building in Cincinnati June 13, 2011. The banding will take place at 10:30 a.m.
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Peebles Schools Receive Funding for Archery Program

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

PEEBLES, OH –Schools in Peebles are a step closer to implementing the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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West Union High School Receives Funding for Archery Program

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

WEST UNION, OH –West Union High School is a step closer to implementing the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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New Wildlife Officer Assigned to Clermont County

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH –Wildlife Officer Mike Ohlrich was recently assigned as the new Clermont County Wildlife Officer, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Wildlife Officer Ohlrich’s new assignment follows former Clermont County Wildlife Officer Terry Glynns retirement in December of 2010. Officer Glynn served nearly thirty years with the Division of Wildlife.
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Special Youth Turkey Hunt to be Held at Hueston Woods State Park

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:00:00 GMT

COLLEGE CORNER, OHIO - Young turkey hunters will be able to take advantage of a permit only Youth Turkey Hunt at Hueston Woods State Park during the 2011 spring turkey season. Hunters 17 years of age and younger, accompanied by a non-hunting adult, are eligible to apply to hunt specified zones within the park May 7, 2011.
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Registration Still Open For Quail Management Workshops

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH–The Ohio Department of Natural Resources-Division of Wildlife, along with Pheasants Forever (PF), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), The Ohio State University Extension (OSU), and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are hosting quail management workshops in several counties. The Workshops are free and open to the public.

If you are interested in learning about Bobwhite Quail, wildlife habitat management or cropland conservation programs, then attending a quail management workshop is for you.

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Bobwhite Quail Released Along the Stillwater River

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:00:00 GMT

LUDLOW FALLS, OH– As part of an ongoing initiative to increase the range of bobwhite quail, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife biologists released 35 bobwhite quail in Miami County's Newton Township this week.More...

Memorial Scholarship Honors Wildlife Officer Larry A. Hart

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Youth Hunter Appreciation Day in Hillsboro November 21

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

HILLSBORO, OH – Highland County Deer Hunters, a Whitetails Unlimited (WTU) Chapter will hold a youth hunter appreciation day complete with lunch, prizes and activities on Sunday November 21, 2010 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holtfield Station, 620 S High St., Hillsboro, Ohio 45133-1433.
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