Statewide Wildlife News

BEAVER TRAPPING PERMITS FOR PUBLIC AREAS AVAILABLE

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Public drawings will be conducted on December 10, and 16, 2008 to issue special permits to trap beaver and river otter on public areas in southeastern Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Hunters Encouraged to Donate Venison to the Needy in Carroll County

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Carroll County, OH - Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), a ministry that provides nutritious venison to the hungry through food banks and local feeding programs, is now serving Carroll County. FHFH helps hunters return to their heritage as food-providers by transforming deer - renewable resources- into food for the hungry.

Carroll County Deer Check Station Closed

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Carrollton, OH – Outdoor Obsession, located at 250 Canton Road in Carrollton, is closed and will not be checking deer for the remainder of the season.

Changes to Jefferson County Deer Check Stations for Gun Season

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jefferson County, OH – Below are changes to Jefferson County deer check stations. These changes are not contained in the 2008-2009 hunting digest.

Location Change for Lorain County Deer Check Station

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Avon, OH – Miller’s Taxidermy, a Lorain County deer check station, has changed its location. This information is not contained in the 2008-2009 hunting digest.

MAN FOUND GUILTY OF SHOOTING TRUMPETER SWANS

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A Toledo man has been found guilty of shooting two trumpeter swans. Trumpeter swans are an endangered species in Ohio with the population estimated at 150 individuals within the state.

HOMELESS SHELTER AND SAMARITAN OUTREACH TO RECEIVE VENISON DONATION

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hillsboro, OH – The Southwest Ohio Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will donate venison to the Highland County Homeless Shelter and Samaritan Outreach Services in Hillsboro at 12:00 noon on November 26, 2008. The Homeless Shelter is located at 145 Homestead Avenue, Hillsboro, OH 45133 and the Samaritan Outreach is located at 537 N. East Street, Hillsboro. The donation to Samaritan Outreach will be at 1:00 pm.

More Muskellunge for East Fork Lake

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

XENIA, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife stocked an additional 400 muskie in East Fork Lake after receiving a generous donation from the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources.

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT OPENS 6,885 ACRES FOR PUBLIC HUNTING

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH - American Electric Power (AEP) has placed 6,885 acres of Meigs and Gallia counties into a cooperative management agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. This agreement allows for public hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities on the property.

EIGHT LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS SENTENCED IN COSHOCTON AND KNOX COUNTY POACHING CASE

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

COSHOCTON, OH – Sentencing for eight individuals and a meat processor from Lorain County who were involved in poaching white-tailed deer in Coshocton and Knox counties is coming to a close after more than nine months of deliberation, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Sentencing related to this case includes fines totaling $2,425, several hunting privilege revocations, forfeited motor vehicles and equipment, and a combined total of more than four years of jail time to be served.

MEIGS COUNTY POACHERS CONVICTED OF 105 WILDLIFE VIOLATIONS

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – The 2007 undercover investigation dubbed “Operation Enough” is receiving closure nearly two years after the initial arrests were made for poaching deer and wild turkey in Meigs County according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Large Standing Black Cherry Trees Unlawfully Removed From Knox Lake Wildlife Area

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH- Two individuals were convicted of stealing over three-thousand dollars worth of large black cherry trees from the Knox Lake Wildlife Area, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Public Rainbow Trout Stocking at Antrim Lake

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH - In what has become a pre-Thanksgiving tradition, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, in conjunction with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, will be stocking about 400 adult, excess brood stock rainbow trout in Antrim Lake on November 26th.

Canton Man Found Guilty of Selling Wild Animals

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CANTON, OH – A Canton man has been found guilty for selling wild animals according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

Investigation of deer poacher leads to numerous charges

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

KENSINGTON, OH – An anonymous tip lead wildlife investigators and local Sheriff’s deputies to a Carroll County deer poacher according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

PARTNERING UP ON BERLIN RESERVOIR

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Deerfield, OH- On a cold November weekend, when most sportsmen and women would imagine being in a tree stand, crews from the Ohio Division of Wildlife teamed up with 15 members of the Portage Lakes Bassmasters to introduce fish concentration devices into Berlin Reservoir.

Tree Stand Safety – Don't Be Left Hanging

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH - Tree stands are more widely used by hunters than ever before and in the past few years there has been an increase in tree stand-related accidents. Human error and/or equipment failure causes debilitating, life changing injuries. Some injuries are fatal. The ODNR Division of Wildlife would like to remind hunters of some safety tips when using a tree stand:

Wildlife Officers Charge Three Suspects with Spotlighting in Ross County - Officials seize trophy deer valued at nearly $13,000

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – State Wildlife Officers apprehended three suspects last weekend for the alleged illegal taking of white-tailed deer, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

DRAWING FOR CONTROLLED MUZZLELOADER DEER HUNT TO BE HELD

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will be conducting a drawing for a special deer hunt to be held on Transportation Research Center, Inc. (TRC) managed property in southern Logan County during the 2008 Statewide Muzzleloader Deer Season (December 27 – December 30).

Surplus Catfish Stocked Into Six Northeast Ohio Lakes

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH - Approximately 24,000 surplus yearling channel catfish, averaging about nine inches, have been stocked into six northeast Ohio lakes according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.