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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/29/2011
Bob Hesterman, state wildlife officer assigned to Henry County, will retire on Sunday, July 31 after 30 years of service to the people of Henry County and the State of Ohio.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/29/2011
Oak Harbor, OH - In order for Magee Marsh Wildlife Area staff to conduct wood duck banding operations, access to the wildlife area road from the Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center to the Magee Marsh beach and boardwalk area will be closed during the evening hours August 1 through August 19, 2011.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/28/2011
The Ohio Wildlife Council has approved the state's early migratory game bird hunting seasons for this fall, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. September 1 kicks off the state’s hunting season with the opening of dove, Canada goose, rail, moorhen and snipe.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/28/2011
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be repairing the roadway at the Sandusky Bay Bridge Fishing Access area in Ottawa County.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/26/2011
AKRON, OH- Public shooting ranges operated by the State of Ohio are located statewide, allowing hunters to practice their shooting skills for the upcoming season. In northeast Ohio, six different counties including Harrison, Jefferson, Medina, Portage, and Trumbull offer rifle, pistol, shotgun, or archery ranges. Read More »
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/25/2011
Waterfowl hunters are invited to participate in specal controlled waterfowl hunt drawings in northwestern Ohio.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/21/2011
COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife is asking Ohio waterfowl hunters to provide input on the timing of the fall waterfowl hunting season in the portion of Ohio where they prefer to hunt.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/13/2011
BOARDMAN, OH – Both formal and non-formal educators who work with children of all ages are invited to attend a workshop focusing on two supplemental curriculums that help teach wildlife-related concepts. The newer Growing Up WILD (for ages 3-7 years) and traditional Project WILD (K-12) guidebooks will both be provided at no charge. All participants must stay for the duration of the program which is 10am-3pm on Tuesday, August 16th. The workshop will take place at Boardman Park also known as “The Green Oasis” at 375 Boardman-Poland Road.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/6/2011
Logan County resident and owner of True Trophy Outfitters of Ohio, Aaron L. Shields, recently pleaded guilty on three state wildlife violations and one charge of falsification in the Bellefontaine Municipal Court, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/1/2011
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife (DOW) and the Council for Environmental Education (CEE) have awarded Bill Grimes, education specialist for the Defiance Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), with their “Ohio Project WILD Facilitator of the Year Award.” This annual award is given to a volunteer Project WILD facilitator who the DOW and CEE believe has contributed significantly to Ohio’s Project WILD program.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/1/2011
AKRON, OH – Both formal and non-formal educators who work with children of all ages are invited to attend a workshop focusing on two supplemental curriculums that help teach wildlife-related concepts. The newer Growing Up WILD (for ages 3-7 years) and traditional Project WILD (K-12) guidebooks will both be provided at no charge. All participants must stay for the duration of the program which is 9am-3pm on Tuesday, July 19th. The workshop will take place at the Division of Wildlife District Three office, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319. Read More »
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
7/1/2011
LUCAS, OH – Educators interested in learning 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 Division of Wildlife and the Johnny Appleseed Heritage Center in Ashland County. Read More »
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/28/2011
AKRON, OH – Young anglers and their families who plan to visit Division of Wildlife’s youth fishing area in Akron this weekend, July 2nd & 3rd should be aware that the area will be closed on the holiday, Monday, July 4th due to extremely low attendance on this holiday in previous years. The ponds are open on the weekends through Labor Day.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/28/2011
ANDOVER, OH- A good day on the water means having fun and being safe. A great day on the water means catching a bunch of fish too. But what happens when you can’t find the fish to make your good days into something great? Thanks to a long standing collaboration at Pymatuning Reservoir in Ashtabula County, anglers who fish this lake have a chance to turn their good fishing trips into great trips that they can remember for a lifetime.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/21/2011
COLUMBUS, OH – The 3rd Annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest is underway, challenging resident photographers to enter their best snapshots of a native salamander. The winning photograph will be featured on the third Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp to be issued March 1, 2012.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/21/2011
AKRON, OH- The popular Youth Fishing Area located at the District 3 Division of Wildlife Office in Akron (Portage Lakes) will be closed temporarily. On June 25 and 26, crews will be paving the driveway and associated parking lots therefore no vehicle or foot traffic will be permitted.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/14/2011
Anglers need to be aware of a typographical error in Publication 84, Ohio fishing regulations 2011-12 regarding the opening day of turtle season and the bag limit on frogs says the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/14/2011
SUFFIELD, OH- Wingfoot Lake State Park, the newest jewel in the Ohio State Park system, has been a hotspot for anglers this past year. But thanks to a partnership between the Ohio Division of Wildlife and the Portage Lakes Bassmasters, anglers who fish this lake in the future might find even better fishing.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/8/2011
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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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/7/2011
AKRON, OH - If you are looking to learn more about very basic fishing in order to start up a hobby or to take a child fishing for the first time, join Division of Wildlife personnel for an introductory short-course on “Basics of Fishing.” The program will take place on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm in Akron.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/6/2011
OAK HARBOR, OH - An extensive restoration and enhancement project at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area will necessitate cancellation of the area’s controlled waterfowl hunt for the 2011-2012 waterfowl hunting season according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/1/2011
AKRON, 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. A free workshop is available on Thursday, June 30 th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Three, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron. Read More »
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/1/2011
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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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/1/2011
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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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/1/2011
NORTH BLOOMFIELD, OH – Hunters who are interested in waterfowl hunting at Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area and Refuge in Trumbull County should note some changes in obtaining and using permits during the 2011 season, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/27/2011
BEACHWOOD, OH – Ganon Gil Preschool of The Temple Tifereth Israel will soon be dedicated as an official WILD School Site according to ODNR Division of Wildlife. The school will be the 113th site dedicated in Ohio. Read More »
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/25/2011
COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio's fall controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/25/2011
AKRON, OH- As the temperatures rise across Northeast Ohio, the holiday season is the last thing on most people’s minds. However, thanks to a partnership between the Mahoning County Green Team and the Ohio Division of Wildlife, anglers who fish the Portage Lakes (Summit County) can benefit from a few of the holiday leftovers.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/20/2011
AKRON, OH – In 2010, approximately 31 different black bears were confirmed in the Buckeye State according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. While the population of Ohio’s largest mammal, a state endangered species, may not exactly increase in 2011, sightings of the burly creatures are expected to rise in the summer months.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/18/2011
AKRON, OH – Occupying the grounds of the old Akron fish hatchery, the Division of Wildlife District Three youth fishing ponds are open to anglers 15 and under beginning Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28, and continuing on the weekends through Labor Day.
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