LAKE MILTON, OH- Late summer fishing can be tough! Add to this, bad weather, boat problems, and uncooperative fish, any or all of which can cause frustration for anglers. Thanks to the efforts from Ohio Division of Wildlife Fish Management crews, boat anglers who fish Mahoning County’s Lake Milton will find a few more “honey holes” soon.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Biologists with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife estimate 64 young peregrine falcons fledged from 19 successful nests across the state this year. In 2008, 65 peregrine falcon chicks fledged from 21 nests. Biologists were able to band 59 of these young falcons from 18 successful nest sites during 2009; limited access at some nest sites prevented all young from being banded.

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Any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing should consider becoming a certified Passport to Fishing instructor.

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COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife has teamed up with the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the Quality Deer Management Association to announce the development of a Web-based deer hunter access program.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Renovation at the Kincaid State Fish Hatchery will get underway August 25, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Kincaid Hatchery has the responsibility for raising muskellunge, hybrid striped bass, and rainbow trout that are stocked in public lakes across Ohio.

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AKRON, OH – The Ohio Division of Wildlife will hold a public drawing for controlled waterfowl daily hunting permits on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 for portions of Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area. The drawing will be held at the Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Road, Wooster. Valley College Grange is located south of Wooster on State Route 226, 0.1 mile south of State Route 3.

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COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife was recently honored with the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) Agency of the Year Award.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio hunters will again enjoy a 60-day duck hunting season and a six-duck bag limit this year. The 2009-2010 waterfowl hunting season dates have been approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council and are the most liberal regulations allowed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Wildlife Council is considering proposals that will affect Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch, crappies in 44 inland lakes, and Ohio River catfish according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH –The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) announced it will transfer management of Jefferson Lake State Park to ODNR’s Division of Wildlife, and it will create Ohio’s newest State Park at Wingfoot Lake in the Akron area.

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AKRON, OH- Dove hunting will be permitted on portions of the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Refuge by permit only. Access to this portion of the property is restricted to permit-only hunting. The refuge is not open to the public otherwise. 

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STREETSBORO, OH -  In an effort to reduce conflicts between humans and a local black bear, wildlife officials took action on Saturday with hopes that the bear will move on to more suitable habitat and become a bit more fearful of residential areas. 

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GRAND RIVER, OH - The “Northcoast Limbhangers” chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), the Grand River Marine Charter Group and the Division of Wildlife have partnered to host a “Women in the Outdoors” (WITO) Lake Erie fishing event on August 29, 2009 at the Grand River Marina in Lake County.

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AKRON, OH – Many hunters are counting down the days until Ohio hunting seasons open this fall, but how many are counting push ups or laps around their neighborhoods? It’s not too late to put forth a bit of effort to improve the enjoyment of upcoming hunting adventures according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

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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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