Twinsburg, OH – The Fishin’ Ladies of Ohio (FLO) will meet on Thursday, February 26th at the Twinsburg Gander Mountain. The informal meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and last one to two hours.

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AKRON, OH- From the shores of Lake Erie to the banks of the Ohio River, Division of Wildlife’s District Three sprawls across19 counties in northeast Ohio.

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AKRON, OH – Landowners can help prevent conflict situations with Canada geese by taking action now according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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Here are some highlights of the Division of Wildlife’s current projects and other events.

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AKRON, OH - Now that deer season is just about over and most other seasons have wrapped up too, what are hunters to do? Repair hunting equipment? Clean guns? Fight cabin fever? According to the ODNR Division of Wildlife, coyote hunting is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors this time of year while helping to keep the coyote population in check.

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AKRON, OH – The snow has fallen and it is certainly cold! It just might be time for ice fishing in northeast Ohio according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

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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.

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Rootstown, OH – BP Archery, located at 4039 State Route 14 in Rootstown, will be closed until April 1, 2009. Hunters should consult the 2008-2009 Hunting Digest, visit www.wildohio.com, or call 1-800-WILDLIFE for other check stations in Portage County.

Avon Lake, OH – Join Scott Peters from the Ohio Division of Wildlife on Wednesday, January 21st to learn more about Ohio’s second largest mammal, the white-tailed deer.

AKRON, OH - The Ohio Division of Wildlife is seeking interested applicants for two (2) Conservation Worker positions conducting shore-based creel surveys at select locations on the Ohio River from 1 March – 30 June, 2009. 

Avon, OH – Miller’s Taxidermy, a Lorain County deer check station, has changed its location. This information is not contained in the 2008-2009 hunting digest.

Jefferson County, OH – Below are changes to Jefferson County deer check stations. These changes are not contained in the 2008-2009 hunting digest.

Carrollton, OH – Outdoor Obsession, located at 250 Canton Road in Carrollton, is closed and will not be checking deer for the remainder of the season.

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Carroll County, OH - Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), a ministry that provides nutritious venison to the hungry through food banks and local feeding programs, is now serving Carroll County. FHFH helps hunters return to their heritage as food-providers by transforming deer - renewable resources- into food for the hungry.

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KENSINGTON, OH – An anonymous tip lead wildlife investigators and local Sheriff’s deputies to a Carroll County deer poacher according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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CANTON, OH – A Canton man has been found guilty for selling wild animals according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. 

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Deerfield, OH- On a cold November weekend, when most sportsmen and women would imagine being in a tree stand, crews from the Ohio Division of Wildlife teamed up with 15 members of the Portage Lakes Bassmasters to introduce fish concentration devices into Berlin Reservoir.

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AKRON, OH - Tree stands are more widely used by hunters than ever before and in the past few years there has been an increase in tree stand-related accidents.  Human error and/or equipment failure causes debilitating, life changing injuries.  Some injuries are fatal.  The ODNR Division of Wildlife would like to remind hunters of some safety tips when using a tree stand:

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ANDOVER, OH - An initiative to improve walleye fishing in Pymatuning Lake appears promising based on a recent electrofishing survey conducted by the Ohio Division of Wildlife and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.  Electrofishing is an effective tool in surveying fish populations. Biologists temporarily stun fish with a mild current in efforts to better sample fish populations.

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AKRON, OH - Approximately 24,000 surplus yearling channel catfish, averaging about nine inches, have been stocked into six northeast Ohio lakes according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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The 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 - A drawing will be held to select one trapper for beaver trapping opportunities at Jockey Hollow Wildlife Area in Belmont and Harrison counties. The drawing will coincide with drawings for permits to trap MWCD properties. Interested trappers should visit Tappan Lake Park’s activity center, located in Harrison County near Deersville on Saturday, November 8 at 12:00 noon.

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AKRON, OH – Division of Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Wade Dunlap, who oversees Ashtabula County, was honored as the 2007 Turn in a Poacher (TIP) “Officer of the Year.”

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AKRON, OH - Wildlife Law Enforcement Supervisor for northeast Ohio, Doug Miller was recently honored as “Wildlife Officer of the Year” by The Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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AKRON, OH – Fishing opportunities continue to blossom at two northeast Ohio lakes according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.  A 25-year agreement between the City of Akron and the ODNR Division of Wildlife allows outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy fishing, hunting, trapping, birding, and outdoor education on LaDue and Mogadore reservoirs and adjoining lands. Outdoor recreation at these two locations is managed by the Division of Wildlife while the City manages the reservoirs as a part of their public drinking water supply system for the 300,000 customers of the Akron metropolitan area.  Electric motors only are permitted on boats and all gasoline motors and tanks must be removed to prevent pollution of the water.

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AKRON, OH – The Ohio Division of Wildlife announces changes to the list of locations where successful northeast Ohio hunters may check in their turkey this fall. The following check stations are listed in the Hunting Digest, but not marked as fall turkey check stations. Refer to the Digest for addresses and telephone numbers. Hunters are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours of operation. Find a check station online at: http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/dow/regulations/checkstation.aspx

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AKRON, OH – Anglers will be pleased with the recent fishing access improvements and opportunities at Columbiana County’s Highlandtown and Guilford lakes according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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 AKRON, OH- Whitetail deer movements increase this time of year due to the breeding season also referred to as “rut”, which peaks in October and November according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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An annual fishing license in the Buckeye State costs a mere $19 for most Ohioans, but one man paid a lot more trying to beat the system.

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TWINSBURG, OH – The Fishin’ Ladies of Ohio (FLO) are holding a meeting at the Twinsburg Gander Mountain Store on Tuesday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome to attend.

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