CLEVELAND, OH - The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and the ODNR Division of Wildlife with assistance from the U.S. Coastguard- Cleveland, are working together to investigate a spill consisting of an oily substance that was dumped into the Cleveland City sewer system and consequently flowed into the Cuyahoga River according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The source of the spill is unknown at this time.

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FINDLAY, OH – Wildlife Officer Jeff Collingwood has recently been promoted to
Wildlife Investigator according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
Division of Wildlife.

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The 6th annual Sandusky River Cleanup was held on Monday June 8, 2009 in Fremont. This event was started by Wildlife Officer Brian Bury of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Starting June 22, the Castalia State Fish Hatchery will be temporarily closed to visitors and tour groups. The temporary closure will run through August 28.
 
Castalia Trout Fishing Lottery permit holders will still have access to Cold Creek on their assigned fishing date throughout the facility closure.

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ANDOVER, OH- Fish naturally relate with some sort of habitat in Ohio’s lakes. But what happens when the habitat disappears? Typically, fishing gets a lot tougher since fish spread out and can be more difficult to find. But, thanks to the Division of Wildlife and numerous other state agencies and conservation clubs, anglers who fish Pymatuning have another hot spot to try out. 

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XENIA, OH – A small black bear, probably a one and a half year-old, is currently wandering in the Warren County area according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Biologists tracking this bear believe it is a young male on a quest to establish its own territory. As bear populations expand in neighboring states, Ohio will see Buckeye bear populations continue to increase.

XENIA, OH – A new Ohio state record blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus, may have been caught along the Ohio River in southwest Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. 
 

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The Division of Wildlife is currently evaluating the visitor usage of this popular facility in order to best fit the needs of its customers.

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)Division of Wildlife will be delivering 40 to 50 illegally taken walleye that were seized during law enforcement operations on the Sandusky River and Lake Erie.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Since Ohio became an Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (IWVC) member state on January 1, 2008, 146 violators have been entered into the system by Ohio wildlife law enforcement officers. Ohio has also reviewed and agreed to recognize over 6,500 suspensions entered in the database by 30 other member states.

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COLUMBUS, OH - 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. Hunters can save time and money by submitting their applications online at wildohio.com.

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MOGADORE, OH – Launch ramps at Mogadore Reservoir have been improved without the use of sportsmen’s and women’s valuable dollars thanks to a partnership between the Ohio Division of Wildlife and a local Eagle Scout.

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POLAND, OH –  Poland Union Elementary School was dedicated today as an official WILD School Site according to ODNR Division of Wildlife. The school is the 98th site dedicated in Ohio.

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MOGADORE, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is entering into an agreement with The Trust for Public Land (TPL) to acquire 690 acres from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The Portage County property is locally known as Wingfoot Lake Park. In recognition of the name’s historical significance, the ODNR Division of Wildlife will identify the property as the Wingfoot Lake Wildlife Area.

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* This event is being rescheduled to Thursday June 4th due to inclement weather predicted for Tuesday.

FINDLAY, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be conducting a bald eagle banding on Tuesday June 2, 2009 at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Ottawa County. This event is open to the public, and offers a great opportunity to see our national symbol up close. This was originally scheduled for May 28, 2009. That event was cancelled due to inclement weather.

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ST MARYS, OH - The first saugeyes ever to be stocked in Grand Lake St. Marys will be released Friday, May 29 at 1:00 p.m. at the boat ramp near the State Park office, according to Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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XENIA, OH – Former Preble County Wildlife Officer Brian Goldick was recently promoted to Wildlife Officer Supervisor according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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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 May 22, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

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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 29, 2009. The banding will take place at 10:00 a.m.

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MILFORD, OH – Meadowview Elementary School ended the 2009 school year as a WILD School Site after being certified by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH - The first record of European rudd in Ohio waters was recorded this week. It was caught by licensed Ohio commercial fisherman Jim Swartz, who netted the fish near the Lakeside Pier in Marblehead and brought it to state fisheries biologists in Sandusky for identification, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters checked 18,936 wild turkeys during Ohio's four-week, statewide spring turkey-hunting season that ended May 17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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CAMBRIDGE, OH – As part of a recent court sentencing for the crime of spotlighting deer from a motor vehicle, a Tuscarawas County man has composed an apology to Ohio’s sportsmen according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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Findlay, OH -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife would like to remind the public that the former Crane Creek State Park is now part of Magee Marsh Wildlife Area.  Last year the state park was transferred to the Ohio 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.

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COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites anglers to visit www.ohiodnr.com/creel to take a new online angler survey.
 

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COLUMBUS, OH - Nineteen Ohio teams of 430 student archers competed at the 2009 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) National Championship, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. The competition was held in Louisville, Kentucky on May 8 and 9; it drew more than 4,500 students from 35 states and Canadian provinces.

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COLUMBUS, OH - Some landowners whose Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts expire in September can now extend their contracts, keeping the land in grassland or woodland.

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COLUMBUS, OH -- A pair of bald eagles has returned to Indian Lake, recording the first nest in Logan County since the restoration program began in 1979, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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AKRON, OH – Former Mahoning County Wildlife Officer Dave Brown was recently promoted to Wildlife Officer Supervisor according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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