AKRON, OH – For most Ohio hunters, the spring wild turkey season was scheduled to begin Monday, April 23. But, officers with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife say two Stark County men chose to open their own season early. Read More »

AKRON, OH – Wildlife reproduction in Ohio will soon be at its peak according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Many well meaning people will attempt to save young animals, putting both themselves and the animal at risk. Read More »

COLUMBUS, OH – A section of Mac-O-Chee Creek and its floodplain at Logan County’s Piatt Castles will be returned to its natural state, which will benefit the fish, wildlife, and water quality of this Mad River tributary, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Read More »

AKRON, OH – A Baltic man was recently convicted of wildlife violations that included taking deer over the limit and falsifying information, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Read More »

AKRON, OH – Further investigation into a Minerva meat market that illegally bought and sold venison over the counter has resulted in the convictions of four more people on a variety of wildlife violations, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Read More »

AKRON, OH – A Stark County deer processor was found guilty yesterday of four wildlife violations, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Read More »

AKRON, OH – As the ice disappears from many of the inland lakes, anglers across the state will be itching at the chance to fish the open waters of their favorite spot. Cabin fever has been setting in for most of the Buckeye State’s anglers, so the onset of warmer temperatures causes reels to be spooled, motors to be un-winterized, and baits to be tossed. But by the time they hit the water, fish management personnel will be well on their way to make sure that their future fishing trips are a success. Read More »

AKRON, OH –Tips from concerned anglers to Geauga County Wildlife Officer Scott Denamen led to the conviction of a Cuyahoga County man for poaching steelhead trout, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Read More »

COLUMBUS, OH – Five Marion-area residents were charged with a total of 114 wildlife violations today in Marion County Municipal Court, following an investigation into an alleged regional poaching ring. Read More »