GRAND RIVER, OH - The “Northcoast Limbhangers” chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), the Grand River Marine Charter Group and the Lake County Visitors Bureau will host another “Women in the Outdoors” (WITO) fishing event on August 16, 2008 at the Grand River Marina in Lake County.

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

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AKRON, OH - The Division of Wildlife will be accepting bids for the right to trap furbearers on six trapping units in the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area in Trumbull County.

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AKRON, OH - The Division of Wildlife will be accepting bids for the right to trap furbearers on seven trapping units in the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area Waterfowl Refuge in Wayne County.

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MINERVA, OH – Minerva Cheese factory accidentally released whey, a milky substance, into Sandy Creek between Minerva and Malvern, which temporarily depleted oxygen levels and killed over 5,400 fish according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The accident occurred on June 14th and affected a 1.5 mile stretch downstream from the Minerva Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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CLEVELAND – The North Coast Harbor Boating & Fishing Fest will drop anchor for the ninth consecutive summer in Cleveland on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8.

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ANDOVER, OH - The ODNR Division of Wildlife, in concert with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), stocked 293,000 walleye fingerlings (measuring about one inch) in Pymatuning Lake on May 23, 2008.

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AKRON, OH – Beginning Saturday, May 24, anglers 15 years of age and under will be able to experience the fun and excitement of fishing at the popular ODNR Division of Wildlife Youth Fishing Area located at 912 Portage Lakes Drive in Akron. The Area will be open for fishing from 9:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. every Saturday and Sunday as well as Memorial Day (Monday, May 26), Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day (September 1).

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AKRON, OH – In 2007, approximately 70 different black bears were confirmed in the Buckeye State according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. While the population of bears in Ohio may not exactly increase, sightings of the burly creatures are expected.

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AKRON, OH – A Lorain County man was convicted recently of killing two antlered deer during the 2007-2008 hunting season, according to ODNR Division of Wildlife officials. Strict Ohio hunting regulations prohibit hunters from harvesting more than one antlered deer per season.

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AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife has some very strong advice for well-meaning people who pick up baby or injured wild animals. Please leave them alone!

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AKRON, OH – Wildlife Officer Mark Basinger, 39, currently of Dalton, has been assigned to Stark County beginning May 1, 2008, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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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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Three Carroll County men were recently convicted of spotlighting wild animals, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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During any given winter in Northeast Ohio, most reservoirs are drawn down so that ice formation does not harm docks or dam structures. This year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Lake Milton State Park have agreed to lower Lake Milton to eight feet below summer pool. With this dramatic drawdown, the Division of Wildlife will use this opportunity to enhance the habitat around several key areas around the State Park.

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AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife in cooperation with Ohio Sea Grant will be offering a free steelhead seminar at Punderson State Park on Thursday, January 24th, 2008. The seminar will take place from 6pm to 9pm.

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AKRON, OHIO – Nearly 60-acres stretching across the Ashland/Wayne county line have been purchased for public wildlife-related recreation, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife stocked at least 700 catchable (12-inches) rainbow trout in Firestone Metro Park’s Little Turtle Pond on Friday, November 9th, 2007.

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AKRON, OH – Spaces are still available for anglers wanting to learn more about one of Ohio’s best-kept secrets; Northeast Ohio boasts an excellent steelhead fishery. Attendees will learn about the Division of Wildlife’s stocking program and just what makes these fish tick. Then learn the inside tricks and tips to catching steelhead with spinning and fly fishing gear.

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AKRON, OH – The Akron Zoo opens its doors to both formal and non-formal educators for a free Project WILD workshop on Thursday, December 13th. Teachers, youth group leaders, naturalists, and others will find this workshop both exciting and informative.

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AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife will issue one permit for beaver and otter trapping on a portion of Zepernick Lake Wildlife Area in Columbiana County. Interested trappers should meet in the Zepernick Lake Wildlife Area main parking lot at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10th. A drawing will take place promptly at 4:00 p.m.

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GATES MILLS, OH – Two steelhead poachers who posted their illegal activity online for the world to see were convicted recently in Lyndhurst Municipal Court, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife

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AKRON, OH - Nuisance beaver populations at several reservoirs have prompted the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) to conduct a public drawing for beaver trapping permits this season.

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will be holding special drawings to select trappers for harvesting beaver and river otter on public properties.

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AKRON, OH - Discover more about one of Ohio’s best-kept secrets; the Buckeye State has one of the best steelhead fisheries in the country. You will learn about the Division of Wildlife’s stocking program and just what makes these fish tick. Then learn the inside tips to catching steelhead with spinning and fly fishing gear as well as what to wear on the river.

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AKRON, OH – The Ohio Division of Wildlife will be releasing over 15,000 ring-necked pheasants on 29 public wildlife areas across the state during the next six weeks. In northeast Ohio, almost 6,000 pheasants will be released on 11 areas.

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