MILLERSBURG, OH  - Are you a landowner, a deer hunter or a wildlife professional? If so, plan to attend the “Farmer and Hunter Quality Deer Management Cooperative Shortcourse” on Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Holmes High School in Millersburg. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), this course will provide proven and recommended techniques and plans for farmers, hunters and others who wish to reduce deer crop damage, balance sex ratios and improve landowner-hunter relationships.

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MARION, OH  – Two La Rue men pled guilty to six wildlife violations in Marion County Court and were ordered to pay $12, 845.71 in restitution, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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Hillsboro, OH – Two men received fines and license revocation in Hillsboro Municipal Court for wildlife violations including taking deer with a rifle and hunting without permission according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) 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. A free workshop is available on Thursday, August 26 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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COLUMBUS, OH – Dave Scott, a veteran employee with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife, recently graduated from the National Conservation Leadership Institute. The Franklin County resident and wildlife management administrator was one of 36 professionals across the country selected to participate in this award-winning eight-month program.

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Andover, OH- Many things have changed in Ohio since the early 1900’s. Ohio’s deer herd has gone from scarce to world class, and the bald eagle, once on the edge of extinction, has rebounded dramatically. But, for most of Ohio’s lakes, the past century has not been so kind. Most of the natural habitat in Ohio’s reservoirs has disappeared due to natural causes. Fish naturally relate with habitat, and anglers typically key in on these spots, but what happens when the habitat disappears?

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AKRON, OH- Public shooting ranges operated by the ODNR Division of Wildlife are located statewide, allowing hunters to practice their shooting skills for the upcoming season.  Six different counties including Harrison, Jefferson, Medina, Portage, Trumbull, and Wayne offer rifle, pistol, shotgun, or archery ranges.

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CELINA, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife’s Mercer Wildlife Area is hosting a one-time drawing Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. for turtle trapping in the Mercer Wildlife Area.  Participants must register prior to 11:00 a.m. and show a valid 2010-2011 fishing license. 

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WOOSTER, OH –  Montessori School of Wooster was dedicated recently as an official WILD School Site according to ODNR Division of Wildlife. The school is the 106th site dedicated in Ohio. The WILD School Site was dedicated during a graduation ceremony for students where students’ families as well as school staff were present.

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Vermilion, OH – Both formal and non-formal educators who work with children ages three to seven are invited to attend a Growing Up WILD and Pre-K Project Learning Tree combined workshop in Lorain County on Friday, August 13th.

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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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SANDUSKY, OH – Three Tennessee men and three Georgia men appeared in Ottawa County Municipal Court in Port Clinton Wednesday for sentencing for taking 141 more than the legal limit of smallmouth bass on Lake Erie last April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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MALVERN, OH – Former ginseng dealer David Paulette, 62, of Malvern, Ohio, has been convicted on six counts of failure to keep accurate records as required by state law, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH –The 2nd Annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest is underway, challenging resident photographers to enter their best snapshots of a native dragonfly or damsel fly. The winning photograph will be featured on the second Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp to be issued March 1, 2011, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH – Cody Klima, 23, was recently named as the new wildlife officer assigned to Lucas County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Wildlife Officer Klima’s new assignment follows the promotion of former Lucas County Wildlife Officer Kevin Newsome.  Officer Newsome was promoted to Law Enforcement Unit B Supervisor, which includes Lucas County.

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AKRON, OH – In 2009, approximately 31 different black bears were confirmed in the Buckeye State according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. While the population of Ohio’s largest mammal may not exactly increase in 2010, sightings of the burly creatures are expected to rise in the summer months.

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COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Wildlife Council’s summer and fall meeting dates will be rescheduled, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio's fall controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities.

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Findlay, OH – Reid Van Cleve, 38, was recently named as the new wildlife officer assigned to Ottawa County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Wildlife Officer Van Cleve’s new assignment follows the retirement of former long time Ottawa County Wildlife Officer John Waltos.

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Bird watchers were out in force during the recent International Migratory Bird Day and Biggest Week In American Birding Celebrations at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge.  Over 50,000 birders from across the United States and from around the world, visited northwest Ohio May 1 - 16 to view migrating song birds.

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ABERDEEN, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will be banding peregrine falcon chicks at their nest site located at the J. M. Stuart Power Station on June 10, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.

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COLUMBUS, OH – Searching for that perfect Father’s Day Gift?  Why not take your dad fishing wearing his new lucky fishing hat ordered on-line at wildohioshop.com, offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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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 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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COLUMBUS, OH – Peregrine falcon chicks are beginning to hatch in downtown Columbus, and wildlife enthusiasts can watch all of the activity live on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife’s Falcon Cam at www.wildohio.com. 

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COLUMBUS, 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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COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio teachers who have successfully used Project WILD in their classrooms can now provide students additional hands-on learning about wildlife and habitat through grants available from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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XENIA, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife biologist will be banding peregrine falcon chicks at their nest site located at the PNC Bank building in Cincinnati May 27, 2010.  The banding will take place at 10:00 a.m.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters checked 21,909 wild turkeys during Ohio's four-week, statewide spring turkey-hunting season that ended May 16, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

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FINDLAY, OH -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will be banding peregrine falcon chicks from the University of Toledo on Friday May 21, 2010.  Anyone interested may meet with Division of Wildlife biologists on site.

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FINDLAY, OH -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will be banding peregrine falcon chicks from the Chase Bank Building nest in Lima on Tuesday May 18. 

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