Ohio hunters killed 10,374 wild turkeys in the first seven days of the spring hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Last year, 9,114 birds were harvested during the season's first week.

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COLUMBUS, OH - The first peregrine falcon chicks of the 2008 season have hatched at the Terminal Tower nest in downtown Cleveland, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. More hatchlings at other nest sites across the state are expected within the week, including a nest site in Lakewood.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,768 bearded wild turkeys on the first day of the spring turkey-hunting season, which is open statewide through May 18. The preliminary figure was almost eight percent above last year's opening day harvest number of 2,569 turkeys, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH – State Wildlife Officer Ken Bebout, assigned to Pickaway County, was recognized with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director’s Valor Award for aiding a man suffering from hypothermia at Deer Creek Lake in January 2008.

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Huron, OH – Celebrate American Wetlands Month with free educational explorations of Old Woman Creek, a unique and protected Lake Erie estuary. Enjoy a guided hike or canoe tour highlighting research on how coastal wetlands protect water quality, view migrating birds and other wetland-dependent wildlife, or learn to design and build your own rain garden.

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LONDON, OH – Area youths are invited to fish at Madison Lake on Saturday, May 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as part Ohio’s Free Fishing Days weekend, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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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.

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XENIA,OH – In addition to the 2,900 rainbow trout that were stocked in Rush Run Lake on March 7, 2008 another 800-1000 will be released today, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Disabled hunters who meet certain medical criteria will be able to apply for a permit to hunt from a motor vehicle on select state wildlife areas as a result of legislation signed into law today by Governor Ted Strickland.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Live raptor programs, songbird banding demonstrations and roving birding guides are a few of the features that will highlight International Migratory Bird Day, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area in Ottawa County.

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Columbus, OH - Lake Erie and a dozen inland lakes were among the best places to reel in "Fish Ohio" catches during 2007, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The "Fish Ohio" program recognizes noteworthy catches among 19 fish species.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Educators wishing to learn how to increase or enhance wildlife habitat at their school or agency site while still teaching required classroom concepts are encouraged to attend the WILD School Sites educator workshop on Friday, June 20, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Division of Wildlife District One headquarters in Columbus, hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH –State Wildlife Officer Kevin Russell, 32, of McComb, Ohio, has begun active duty in Logan County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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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.

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COLUMBUS, OH - September 1 will again kick off the state's fall hunting seasons - with the opening of the squirrel-hunting season that runs through January 31 - under regulations approved Wednesday by the Ohio Wildlife Council.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Lake Erie anglers fishing in Ohio waters west of Huron will face a reduction this summer in the daily bag limit for yellow perch, following action by the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday.

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COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Wildlife Council approved the change in status of three Ohio raptors from endangered to threatened on Wednesday, evidence of the success of statewide restoration and conservation efforts.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Applications are being accepted from Monday, April 7 through Friday, May 2, for the next state wildlife officer training school, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. ODNR is seeking to fill at least 18 new wildlife officer positions throughout Ohio.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Spring wild turkey hunting opens in all 88 Ohio counties on Monday, April 21, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The season continues through Sunday, May 18.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Staff from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, in conjunction with researchers from The Ohio State University, will continue research on walleye movements during this year's spring spawning runs in Sandusky River and Bay. This marks the third year the division has researched the movements of this sportfish in the Sandusky River.

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Huron, OH - Ohioans are encouraged to join Division of Wildlife staff, guest naturalists, and scientists for fun-filled and free educational explorations of Old Woman Creek, a unique and valuable protected Lake Erie estuary. April programs provide opportunities to learn wildflower identification, help control invasive plants, or discover the region’s geologic history. Visit www.oldwomancreek.org for a full calendar of events including guided hikes, canoe tours, and artist-led nature sketch classes.

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AKRON, OH – As the ice melts from many of Ohio’s inland lakes, anglers across the state will be itching at the chance to fish open waters. Cabin fever has been knocking at the doors of most Buckeye State’s fishermen and women, so soon the reels will be spooled, motors will be un-winterized, and baits will be tossed. Division of Wildlife fish management personnel will also be well on their way to ensure the success of future fishing trips.

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AKRON, OH – Anastacio Felix, 66, of Lorain, was convicted this week of overbagging steelhead trout, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The conviction cost him $394 in fines and court costs, as well as $300 in restitution for the illegally harvested fish.

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AKRON, OH – Taxidermist Larry Peterson, 69, of Berea, was recently convicted in Lakewood Municipal Court of selling trophy-mounted sport-caught fish in his Lakewood taxidermy studio, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The studio, L&D Bait and Tackle, is now closed.

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AKRON, OH – In October of 2007, Wildlife Officer Eric Ucker received a complaint that led to the arrest of a Wayne County man, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife will offer special opportunities for young hunters seeking wild turkeys this spring.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Robert C. Glotzhober of Columbus received the Wildlife Diversity Conservation Award at last week's Wildlife Diversity Conference, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Keith DeWitt Lott, a wildlife biologist whose area of expertise is bat and bird activity, has joined the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife to study the effects of wind turbines on native and migrating wildlife, especially in the Lake Erie Basin.

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XENIA, OHIO – On Saturday March 15, 2008, despite extremely foggy weather conditions, the Ohio Bass Federation’s Ohio Valley Bassmasters, Shelby County Bassmasters, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife (DOW) and Lake Loramie State Park teamed up to complete the final phase of a Spawning Habitat Improvement Partnership (SHIP) project around the lake. This large-scale conservation-partnering project was launched to enhance largemouth bass spawning habitat using artificial nesting boxes and is modeled after a successful SHIP project conducted at Buckeye Lake in 2005.

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COLUMBUS, OH - The first eaglet of 2008 has hatched in Huron County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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