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Author: news editor Created: 7/13/2007 1:39 PM
News Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division

Ohio hunters are expected to have good opportunities to harvest some of the most popular species of waterfowl, based on the findings of biologists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 

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Asian carp environmental DNA (eDNA) has been detected in three of 350 water samples collected from western Lake Erie’s Maumee Bay and Maumee River between July 31 and August 4.

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Approximately 205,000 bow hunters, representing more than half of all Ohioans who hunt deer, will participate in the statewide archery deer hunting season opening Sept. 29.

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Ohio teachers who have successfully used Project WILD can now provide students with additional hands-on learning about wildlife and habitat through grants.

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Two surface water pathways in Ohio’s Muskingum River watershed are considered to be medium-risk routes for the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS).

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Beaver and river otter trapping on public land requires a special permit, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife announces that the public is encouraged to share feedback on Ohio’s proposed wildlife rules on Friday, Sept. 28.

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State wildlife and animal health officials have confirmed localized outbreaks of a common white-tailed deer disease in eight Ohio.

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife recently received four national communications awards from the Association for Conservation Information (ACI). 

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The photo of a black-capped chickadee, submitted by wildlife enthusiast Bruce DiVaccaro of Sheffield Village, stood out as a winner for the fourth annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Photo Contest.

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Hunting in Ohio encourages adventure and love of the outdoors, and the Hunting with Heroes program extends this fun, recreational activity to disabled hunters in Ohio.

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Biologists with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife announce the removal of the bluebreast darter from Ohio’s list of threatened species.

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Duck hunting opportunities at Delaware Wildlife Area and Delaware State Park may be diminished this fall and winter, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

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Approximately 500 young anglers age 15 and younger participated in the youth-only fishing pond opportunity held on June 30 at the five state-owned ponds across Ohio.

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The 2012-13 waterfowl hunting season dates have been approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife.

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Several species have been taken off Ohio’s Endangered Species List while others have been added, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife.

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Ohio's squirrel season will open on Sept. 1 and provide hunters with an opportunity to take as many as six squirrels each day, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

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Wildlife biologists report 145 osprey chicks were produced from 110 nests throughout the state this year.

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ODNR Division of Wildlife monitored 36 territorial peregrine falcon pairs and banded young falcons at 17 nest sites during 2012

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More than 270 permits are offered to hunters wishing to construct a blind to hunt ducks and geese on select Ohio State Park lakes this waterfowl hunting season.

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