COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and the Council for Environmental Education (CEE) have awarded Lynn White, education specialist for the Butler 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 has contributed significantly to Ohio’s Project WILD program, according to the Division of Wildlife and CEE.

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COLUMBUS - 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 and where they prefer to hunt in Ohio.

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COLUMBUS – Eleven new state wildlife officers for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) were sworn in at a ceremony at the District One Wildlife Office in Columbus today. The 11 state wildlife officers were hired from a pool of more than 650 applicants.

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ATHENS, OH – For the second year in a row, more than 100 bobcats have been shown to be living in Ohio’s southeastern counties with the confirmation of 136 sightings by state wildlife officials during 2011, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The reports show an increase from the 106 verified sightings in 2010.

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COLUMBUS, OH –State Wildlife Officer Chris Gilkey, 30, of Pomeroy, Ohio began active duty in Meigs County on May 20th, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH – The fourth annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest is underway, challenging resident photographers to enter their best snapshots of a Carolina or black-capped chickadee. The winning photograph will be featured on the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp to be issued March 1.

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AKRON, OH – Approximately 100 students ages 7-14 from the Akron area participated in the free fifth annual youth fishing day as a result of a partnership between State Rep. Vernon Sykes (Dist. 44) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The event took place at the Wildlife District Three Youth Fishing Area on Portage Lakes Drive.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Anglers throughout the state can do their part to protect Ohio’s high quality fishing by reporting fishing violations they observe to the Turn In a Poacher (TIP) hotline at 800-POACHER or online at ohiotip.com, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH –State Wildlife Officer Joshua L. Shields, Bellefontaine, Ohio began active duty in Union County on May 6th, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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Beginning June 30, five state-owned ponds across Ohio will be stocked with fish and designated as family-friendly fishing areas for youth only. Young anglers are encouraged to bring their family and enjoy these fishing areas throughout the summer.

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XENIA, OH – Early registration for the 4th Annual Midwest Native Plant Conference will end June 25th according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Participants registering for the full three day conference by the early bird deadline will receive a discount.  The common thread of the conference is native plants, but the event is multifaceted with great speakers and field trips, both covering a range of topics. 

Jamestown, PA- Finding fish in Ohio’s larger reservoirs can be tough. Not only must anglers pin point areas where the fish might be biting, but they also must realize how far they are away from the nearest launch in case of problems.  This is especially true on Pymatuning Reservoir (Ashtabula County), where there are 14,000+ acres of fishable water for anglers to enjoy. So where can an angler go to find fish and still be cautious given the conditions?

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COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife stocked over 20,000 hybrid striped bass in Kiser Lake on June 6th.  Officials are hopeful that annual stockings will provide “fish of a lifetime” catches in coming years.

DAYTON, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will be banding peregrine falcon chicks at their nest site located at the Liberty Bank Tower in Dayton, on June 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

Celina, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife’s District Five will welcome the public to a special Open House June 30, 2012, from 9:00am until 11:00 a.m. The event will be hosted by the Mercer County Sportsmens Club; 7052 St. Rt. 703, Celina, OH  45822.

Jacksontown, OH – Eagle Wings Academy will be dedicated as an official WILD School Site by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife on Tuesday, June 12th.

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ST. MARYS, OH – Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) officials did an experimental stocking of yellow perch at Grand Lake St. Marys on May 23. The goal of the stocking was to provide more angler opportunities while improving the self-sustaining yellow perch population.

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FINDLAY, OH- Hardin County resident, John Daugherty has recently retired after 32 years of dedicated service to the people of the State of Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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Searching for that perfect gift for Father’s Day on June 17? Buying Dad a gift certificate to purchase his license and take him fishing can provide a wonderful day fathers will not soon forget.

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CHAGRIN FALLS (AUBURN TOWNSHIP), OH –  In a ceremony attended by family and friends on Saturday, Auburn Early Learning Center was officially dedicated as an official WILD School Site according to ODNR Division of Wildlife. The school is the 123rd site dedicated in Ohio and the 4th in Geauga County.

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FINDLAY, OH- Paulding County Wildlife Officer Duane Bailey has retired after 32½ years of service to the people of the State of Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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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. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities for Ohio’s hunting enthusiasts.

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GEORGETOWN, OH – Teachers, scout leaders, naturalists, and other formal and non-formal educators interested in conservation and environmental education should consider attending a combined Project WILD & WET workshop, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Roby Williams, state wildlife officer for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), was recently named Ohio Wildlife Officer of the Year by Whitetails Unlimited, a national conservation organization dedicated to the betterment of the white-tailed deer.

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Twenty-seven Ohio teams with 632 student archers competed at the 2012 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) National Championship on May 11-12 in Louisville, Ky.

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AKRON, OH –Ohio Division of Wildlife will host a free workshop at the northeast Ohio headquarters in Akron where attendees will become certified Passport to Fishing instructors. The workshop is scheduled for Sunday, June 3^rd, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wildlife District Three, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron.

AMHERST, OH - Classroom teachers and other members of school communities who are interested in becoming certified National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) instructors are invited to attend a free training workshop on Wednesday, June 6^th, 2012.

MANCHESTER, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife biologist Jennifer Norris and Diana Malas banded falcon chicks at their nest site located at the Killen Station near Wrightsville, today, May 22, 2012.

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ATHENS, OH – Teachers, scout leaders, naturalists, and other formal and non-formal educators interested in conservation and environmental education should consider attending a combined Project WILD & WET workshop, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH- Hunters checked 17,647 wild turkeys during Ohio's four-week statewide spring turkey hunting season that ended May 20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The preliminary total represents a three percent decrease over last year's harvest number of 18,162.

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