The Ohio Wildlife Council approved 2013-2014 hunting and trapping regulations, including season dates and bag limits, at its April 17 meeting. The regulations approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council will now be filed with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). JCARR must approve the rule-making process before the regulations can take effect.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio’s wild turkey hunters checked 18,391 birds during the 2013 spring hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

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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 25, and continuing on the weekends through Labor Day.

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GREENVILLE, OH – A habitat workshop series is being offered to landowners wishing to improve habitat for wildlife and other conservation goals.  The workshop series is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, ODNR Division of Forestry, Pheasants Forever (PF), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), The Ohio State University Extension, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

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AKRON, OH - The ODNR Division of Wildlife is offering property for cooperative farming opportunities at Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area. This opportunity is for hay cutting and baling.

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IRONTON, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be conducting a peregrine falcon banding on Thursday, May 23 at the small park located on the Kentucky side of the Ironton-Russell Bridge.  This event will be open to the public, and offers those who attend the opportunity for an up-close look at peregrine falcon nestlings.

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COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Wildlife Council will consider white-tailed deer hunting proposals on Wednesday, May 15, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The following are adjustments to the proposals that were voted on and approved during the April 17 Ohio Wildlife Council meeting. These proposals address public input requesting an increase in recreational opportunities.

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Columbus, OH- Peregrine falcon enthusiasts worldwide will decide the name of the falcon chick in downtown Columbus, between Wednesday, May 8th and Monday, May 13th, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.
Online voting will take place on the Division of Wildlife’s Web page at www.wildohio.com, click on Name the Falcon Chick.  The top name will be assigned to the lone falcon nestling living on a 41st floor ledge of the Rhodes State Office Tower.
 

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) received 224 sightings reported from an estimated 93 black bears in 2012. Sixty-five of the 224 sightings reported were confirmed by ODNR Division of Wildlife personnel.

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XENIA, OH -- Anglers interested in learning the art of fly tying and fishing are invited to attend a free workshop sponsored the Division of Wildlife according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). In addition to fly-tying and fishing instruction by Division of Wildlife staff attendees will be able to test their new tackle and fishing skills by spending a few hours fly-fishing on site. 

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OAK HARBOR, OH – Neo-tropical migrating birds, and the bird watchers interested in viewing them, will flock to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and the surrounding Lake Erie Marsh Region in the month of May.

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Centerville Primary Village South (PVS) was recently dedicated as an official WILD School Site (WSS) during a small recognition ceremony on May 2, 2013 according to ODNR Division of Wildlife. The school becomes the 130th site dedicated in Ohio.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Hunters and anglers who need to buy a license or permit or check a wild turkey on Tuesday, May 7, need to be aware of a scheduled computer system outage, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

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 WILMINGTON, OH -  A bald eagle nest has been confirmed on private property near Cowan Lake State Park; a first in modern history for Clinton County according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. 

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COLUMBUS, OH – Lake Erie anglers should enjoy diverse fishing opportunities in 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

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COLUMBUS, OH – Free Fishing Days on May 4-5 offers Ohio residents the opportunity to fish in any of the state’s public waters without buying a fishing license, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Additionally, family-friendly fishing events for young anglers will be offered on Saturday, May 4, at five state properties around Ohio.

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COLUMBUS, OH – For the opening day of Ohio’s 2013 spring wild turkey season, hunters harvested 2,762 wild turkeys, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The 2013 opening day total is a 24 percent increase from the 2012 opening day tally when 2,227 turkeys were killed.

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HARRISON, 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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FINDLAY, OH- Fisheries biologists have set the special fishing regulations for this year at Lake La Su An Wildlife Area, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Many young hunters found success during Ohio’s 2013 youth spring wild turkey season after 1,784 birds were harvested, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

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