COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will welcome the public to six regional Open Houses on Saturday, August 29, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m.

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AKRON, OH - Over 17 million Americans enjoy the thrill, challenges, and high degree of responsibility related to recreational shooting sports. This popular activity can range from an infrequent, casual hobby to competitive training which can be used in world-renowned events such as the time honored Olympic Games. Both archery equipment and firearms are utilized in these highly acclaimed activities.

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GREENVILLE, 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 hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and Darke County Parks.

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AKRON, OH –  An agreement between the City of Akron and the Ohio Division of Wildlife will allow permits to be drawn for 12 waterfowl hunting blinds on Mogadore Reservoir in Portage County.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio shutterbugs are encouraged to enter their best Baltimore oriole photos in the first Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest. The winning photograph of this colorful orange-and-black bird will be featured on the inaugural Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp to be issued March 1, 2010.

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YOUTH HUNTERS, YOUTH TRAPPERS INVITED TO LOTTERY DRAWING and Special Youth Programs Sponsored by Sandusky Bay Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Zink Calls and Erie

FINDLAY, OH – Interested waterfowl hunters are invited to participate in a controlled hunt drawing at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area.

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FINDLAY, OH – Interested waterfowl hunters are invited to participate in several controlled hunting opportunities at the Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area.  The first is a lottery card drawing for the opening day of the Teal/Early Goose season.  The morning drawing will be for all applicants.  The afternoon drawing will be Youth Only.  Interested applicants need to mail in a 4x6 inch index card with the applicant’s name, address and phone number  to: Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Ave., Findlay, Ohio 45840.  The drawing in which the card is to be entered should be designated at the top (Youth Teal or Adult Teal).  Post cards need to be postmarked by August

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Interested waterfowl hunters are invited to participate in a controlled waterfowl hunt drawing for the Pipe Creek Wildlife Area.

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Changes have been made to the controlled waterfowl hunt permit at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area.

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COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife recently received four national communications awards from the Association for Conservation Information (ACI). The Division's communication efforts were produced over the past year. More than 290 entries were submitted by state, federal, and Canadian wildlife conservation, parks and natural resource agencies for consideration in 24 different categories.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Reflecting national trends, Ohio's bald eagle population continues to grow in numbers and expand in territory. Biologists with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife counted a record 215 nests in the state this year, the twenty-second consecutive year that the state's breeding bald eagle population has increased.

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SUFFIELD, 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 hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and Suffield Elementary School in Portage County. 

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COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio trappers and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join sportsmen and women from across the country at the 50th annual convention of the National Trappers Association in Lima, Ohio.

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COLUMBUS, OH – A Licking County farmer unintentionally created toxic runoff from a farm field that temporarily depleted oxygen levels in the water and killed over 49,000 aquatic inhabitants, including fish, according the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH –Hollie J. Fluharty, 21, of McConnelsville, Ohio has been assigned as a new at-large state wildlife officer in central Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH –Stephen G. Harvey, 30, of Huron, Ohio was assigned as a new state wildlife officer in Delaware County Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH –Adam M. Smith, 25, of Lewistown, Ohio was assigned as a new state wildlife officer in Logan County Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Seventeen new state wildlife officers were recently sworn in at a ceremony in Columbus, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The 17 state wildlife officers were hired from a pool of more than 500 applicants.

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HURON, OH - Ohioans are invited to team up with scientists to conduct a 24-hour biological survey of three protected areas in Erie County from 9 a.m. Thursday, July 30 to 9 a.m. Friday, July 31. Part festival, part educational event, part scientific endeavor, the Bio Blitz will bring together scientists, naturalists, volunteers and the public to identify plants and animals within the Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and Erie MetroParks' Hoffman Forest MetroPark and Edison Woods MetroPark, all part of the Old Woman Creek watershed.

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The Ohio Wildlife Council has approved the state’s early migratory bird hunting seasons for this fall.

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A Highland County man will pay a hefty fine after his recent conviction in Hillsboro Municipal Court for wildlife violations involving the unlawful taking of a trophy class white-tailed deer.

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PORT CLINTON, OH - Ohio's First Lady Francis Strickland spent Monday morning fishing on Lake Erie during the 31st annual Fish Ohio Day. The outing highlights the excellent outdoor recreation opportunities that Lake Erie provides, which make it one of the Midwest's premier tourism destinations.

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COLUMBUS, OH - The Central Ohio Chapter of Muskies, Inc. will host its annual youth fishing event on Thursday, July 16th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Whetstone Park in Columbus.  Approximately 100 youths, who are participants in Columbus Recreation and Parks summer programs, are expected to attend this event.

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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 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.  

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AKRON, OH- Public shooting ranges operated by the ODNR Division of Wildlife are located statewide, allowing hunters to practice their shooting skills for the upcoming season.  Six different counties including Harrison, Jefferson, Medina, Portage, Trumbull, and Wayne offer rifle, pistol, shotgun, or archery ranges.

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TROY, OH – Area youth are invited to a conservation event at Troy Fish & Game Club on Sunday, July 12, 2009, starting at 10:00 a.m. according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The Miami County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and Troy Fish & Game are sponsoring the events. 

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Xenia, OH –State Wildlife Officer Bradley turner began his assignment to Preble County effective June 21, 2009 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Xenia, OH –State Wildlife Officer Reid Van Cleve began his assignment to Hamilton County effective June 21, 2009 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.