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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/28/2011
AKRON, OH – Young anglers and their families who plan to visit Division of Wildlife’s youth fishing area in Akron this weekend, July 2nd & 3rd should be aware that the area will be closed on the holiday, Monday, July 4th due to extremely low attendance on this holiday in previous years. The ponds are open on the weekends through Labor Day.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/28/2011
ANDOVER, OH- A good day on the water means having fun and being safe. A great day on the water means catching a bunch of fish too. But what happens when you can’t find the fish to make your good days into something great? Thanks to a long standing collaboration at Pymatuning Reservoir in Ashtabula County, anglers who fish this lake have a chance to turn their good fishing trips into great trips that they can remember for a lifetime.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/21/2011
COLUMBUS, OH – The 3rd Annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest is underway, challenging resident photographers to enter their best snapshots of a native salamander. The winning photograph will be featured on the third Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp to be issued March 1, 2012.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/21/2011
AKRON, OH- The popular Youth Fishing Area located at the District 3 Division of Wildlife Office in Akron (Portage Lakes) will be closed temporarily. On June 25 and 26, crews will be paving the driveway and associated parking lots therefore no vehicle or foot traffic will be permitted.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/14/2011
Anglers need to be aware of a typographical error in Publication 84, Ohio fishing regulations 2011-12 regarding the opening day of turtle season and the bag limit on frogs says the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/14/2011
SUFFIELD, OH- Wingfoot Lake State Park, the newest jewel in the Ohio State Park system, has been a hotspot for anglers this past year. But thanks to a partnership between the Ohio Division of Wildlife and the Portage Lakes Bassmasters, anglers who fish this lake in the future might find even better fishing.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/8/2011
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 June 13, 2011. The banding will take place at 10:30 a.m.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/7/2011
AKRON, OH - If you are looking to learn more about very basic fishing in order to start up a hobby or to take a child fishing for the first time, join Division of Wildlife personnel for an introductory short-course on “Basics of Fishing.” The program will take place on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm in Akron.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/6/2011
OAK HARBOR, OH - An extensive restoration and enhancement project at the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area will necessitate cancellation of the area’s controlled waterfowl hunt for the 2011-2012 waterfowl hunting season according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/1/2011
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, June 30 th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Three, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron. Read More »
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/1/2011
PEEBLES, OH –Schools in Peebles are a step closer to implementing the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/1/2011
WEST UNION, OH –West Union High School is a step closer to implementing the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
6/1/2011
NORTH BLOOMFIELD, OH – Hunters who are interested in waterfowl hunting at Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area and Refuge in Trumbull County should note some changes in obtaining and using permits during the 2011 season, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/27/2011
BEACHWOOD, OH – Ganon Gil Preschool of The Temple Tifereth Israel will soon be dedicated as an official WILD School Site according to ODNR Division of Wildlife. The school will be the 113th site dedicated in Ohio. Read More »
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/25/2011
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 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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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/25/2011
AKRON, OH- As the temperatures rise across Northeast Ohio, the holiday season is the last thing on most people’s minds. However, thanks to a partnership between the Mahoning County Green Team and the Ohio Division of Wildlife, anglers who fish the Portage Lakes (Summit County) can benefit from a few of the holiday leftovers.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/20/2011
AKRON, OH – In 2010, 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, a state endangered species, may not exactly increase in 2011, sightings of the burly creatures are expected to rise in the summer months.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/18/2011
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 28, and continuing on the weekends through Labor Day.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/17/2011
Thirty-one Ohio teams of 699 student archers competed at the 2011 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) National Championship, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The competition was held in Louisville, Kentucky on May 13 and 14; it drew more than 7,000 students from 34 states and Canadian provinces.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/17/2011
David B. Lane has been appointed chief of the state’s Division of Wildlife by Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director David Mustine. Lane has served as acting District Manager for the division’s District One Wildlife Office in central Ohio since October of 2009. He replaces David M. Graham who retired from the position earlier this year.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/16/2011
Hunters checked 18,485 wild turkeys during Ohio's four-week, statewide spring turkey hunting season that ended May 15, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/16/2011
FINDLAY,OH – A Huron County man was found guilty of the illegal harvest of a deer that was taken in November of 2010. Arlie Risner, 58, of Bellevue pled no contest and was found guilty in the Norwalk Municipal Court, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/16/2011
FINDLAY, OH -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be banding peregrine falcon chicks from the First National Bank Building nest in Lima on Thursday May 19. Anyone interested may meet with Division of Wildlife biologists at approximately 10:00 am on the town square, which is located on the corner of West Market Street and North Main Street. Inclement weather may delay or cancel the banding. Please contact the Wildlife District Two Office at 419.424.5000 with questions.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/16/2011
FINDLAY, OH -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be banding peregrine falcon chicks from the University of Toledo on Thursday May 19, 2011. Anyone interested may meet with Division of Wildlife biologists on site.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/12/2011
Spaces are still available for adults, groups, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors. A free workshop is available on Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Ave., Findlay, Ohio, 45840.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/11/2011
IRONTON, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be conducting a peregrine falcon banding on Monday, May 16 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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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/9/2011
CLEVELAND,OH – Wildlife biologists from the ODNR Division of Wildlife will be examining peregrine falcon chicks and placing identifying metal bands on their legs Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. A total of three chicks began hatching on April 23rd. A fourth egg failed to hatch. The falcon parents are Boomer (male) and S/W (female).
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/5/2011
In the spring and early summer, when wildlife reproduction is at its peak, you may discover a nest of young birds or rabbits, a fawn or another wild animal with no adult in sight. Enjoy the scene, but leave them alone! Wildlife parents are very devoted to their young and rarely abandon them. If taken from their natural habitat, young animals have little chance of surviving.
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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/3/2011
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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By ODNR Division of Wildlife on
5/2/2011
FINDLAY, OH – The cases against seven Iowa residents, five Illinois residents, and one Missouri resident came to a close April 18, 2011. A total of 22 walleye related charges were filed in the Ottawa Municipal Court. The offenders all plead guilty and were found guilty by Court Magistrate Lou Wargo. The total fines, court costs, and restitutions were $4900.
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