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 and continuing through Labor Day. Equipment, bait, and assistance are provided at no charge thanks to the purchases of Ohio fishing licenses and federal contributions from the Sportfish Restoration Fund.

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CLEVELAND,OH – Wildlife biologists from the ODNR Division of Wildlife will be examining peregrine falcon chicks and placing identifying metal bands on their legs on Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. A total of three chicks began hatching on April 25th. The falcon parents are Ranger (male) and S/W (female).

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POLAND, OH –  Poland North Elementary School was dedicated on May 6, 2010 as an official WILD School Site according to ODNR Division of Wildlife. The school is the 104th site dedicated in Ohio. The school celebrated during a small ceremony for the students and staff.

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AKRON, 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 Tuesday, May 25th, 2010.

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Sharon Center, OH – Both formal and non-formal educators who work with children ages three to seven are invited to attend a Growing Up WILD workshop in Medina County on Saturday, July 10th.

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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. A free workshop is available on Thursday, May 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Three, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron.

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AKRON, OH –  White-tailed deer movement in Ohio is expected to rise in May and June according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Motorists are encouraged to be cautious during this time.

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AKRON, 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, April 7th, 2010.

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AKRON, OH – Northeast Ohio sportsmen and women who are interested in becoming Hunter Education Instructors are encouraged to register for a two-day training workshop in Akron. The workshop will take place on Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15, 2010. Attendance is required on both dates to become certified.

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AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife will offer special opportunities for young hunters seeking wild turkeys this spring. In addition to the statewide youth turkey hunting days April 19 and 20 on both public and private lands, the Division of Wildlife will be holding a drawing on Saturday, April 10, 2010 for a special, controlled turkey hunting opportunity within the refuge portion of the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area.

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AKRON, OH – Nicholas W. Turner, 22, of Salineville, Ohio was recently assigned as the new Harrison County wildlife officer, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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MECCA, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife will offer special opportunities for young hunters seeking wild turkeys this spring.

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AKRON, 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, April 7th, 2010. 

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POLAND, OH – Poland North Elementary School in Mahoning County will open its doors to both formal and non-formal educators for a free Project WILD/WILD School Sites workshop on Thursday, March 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Teachers, youth group leaders, naturalists, and others will find this workshop both exciting and informative.

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LISBON, OH – Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center in East Liverpool opens its doors to both formal and non-formal educators for a Project WILD workshop on Thursday, March 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Teachers, youth group leaders, naturalists, and others will find this workshop both exciting and informative.

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LOUISVILLE, OH - A check station has been added in Stark County. Marlboro Supply, located at 9271 Edison Street in Louisville will be checking deer and turkey during legal hunting seasons.

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Wooster, OH - Rural King of Ohio, located at 3541 E. Lincoln Way in Wooster is now an official deer and turkey check station.

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AKRON, 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 Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010.

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AKRON, OH – Hollie J. Fluharty, 22, of McConnelsville, Ohio has been assigned as the new Cuyahoga County wildlife officer according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Former Cuyahoga County wildlife officer Jason Hadsell transferred to Ashtabula County in October.

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WOOSTER, OH – The Funk Country Store, located at <

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LEETONIA, 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 Thursday, January 7th, 2010.

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HAMMONDSVILLE, OH – Valley Markey, located at 232 County Road 50 in Hammondsville, is no longer serving hunters as a check station for deer and turkey seasons.

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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. A free workshop is available on Friday, January 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Three, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron.

NEW ATHENS, OH – Hometown Carryout, located at 164 South Main in New Athens is no longer serving hunters as a check station for deer and turkey seasons.

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 AKRON, OH – The snow has fallen and it is certainly cold! Ice fishing opportunities are just around the corner in northeast Ohio according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

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ANDOVER, OH - A change in stocking strategy appears to be boosting the walleye population in Pymatuning Lake, which began dwindling in 2001. 

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FREEPORT, OH – A tip in the fall of 2008 led to the recent convictions of two Harrison County poachers according to ODNR Division of Wildlife officials. Jeff and Mike Parker, both of Freeport, Ohio were convicted of numerous wildlife-related charges in Harrison County Court.

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NEWBURY, OH- Several hundred surplus “broodstock” rainbow and golden-strain rainbow trout will be stocked in Punderson Lake in Geauga County just before the Thanksgiving holiday on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

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