Northeast Ohio

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

Pymatuning Lake Walleye Survey Shows Promise for Walleye Population

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ANDOVER, OH - An initiative to improve walleye fishing in Pymatuning Lake appears promising based on a recent electrofishing survey conducted by the Ohio Division of Wildlife and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Electrofishing is an effective tool in surveying fish populations. Biologists temporarily stun fish with a mild current in efforts to better sample fish populations.

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.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORTHEAST OHIO TRAPPERS

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The ODNR Division of Wildlife will be holding special drawings to select trappers for harvesting beaver and river otter on public properties.

BEAVER TRAPPING OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE AT JOCKEY HOLLOW WILDLIFE AREA

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH - A drawing will be held to select one trapper for beaver trapping opportunities at Jockey Hollow Wildlife Area in Belmont and Harrison counties. The drawing will coincide with drawings for permits to trap MWCD properties. Interested trappers should visit Tappan Lake Park’s activity center, located in Harrison County near Deersville on Saturday, November 8 at 12:00 noon.

WILDLIFE OFFICER HONORED AS OFFICER OF THE YEAR

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH – Division of Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Wade Dunlap, who oversees Ashtabula County, was honored as the 2007 Turn in a Poacher (TIP) “Officer of the Year.”

DIVISION OF WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR HONORED

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH - Wildlife Law Enforcement Supervisor for northeast Ohio, Doug Miller was recently honored as “Wildlife Officer of the Year” by The Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

EXCELLENT FISHING OPPORTUNITIES AT LADUE AND MOGADORE THANKS TO PARTNERSHIP

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH – Fishing opportunities continue to blossom at two northeast Ohio lakes according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. A 25-year agreement between the City of Akron and the ODNR Division of Wildlife allows outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy fishing, hunting, trapping, birding, and outdoor education on LaDue and Mogadore reservoirs and adjoining lands. Outdoor recreation at these two locations is managed by the Division of Wildlife while the City manages the reservoirs as a part of their public drinking water supply system for the 300,000 customers of the Akron metropolitan area. Electric motors only are permitted on boats and all gasoline motors and tanks must be removed to prevent pollution of the water.

FALL TURKEY CHECK STATION CHANGES FOR 2008-2009 SEASON

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH – The Ohio Division of Wildlife announces changes to the list of locations where successful northeast Ohio hunters may check in their turkey this fall. The following check stations are listed in the Hunting Digest, but not marked as fall turkey check stations. Refer to the Digest for addresses and telephone numbers. Hunters are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours of operation. Find a check station online at: http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/dow/regulations/checkstation.aspx

MORE FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ANGLERS AT GUILFORD AND HIGHLANDTOWN LAKES

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH – Anglers will be pleased with the recent fishing access improvements and opportunities at Columbiana County’s Highlandtown and Guilford lakes according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

MOTORISTS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR AN INCREASE IN DEER SIGHTINGS

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH- Whitetail deer movements increase this time of year due to the breeding season also referred to as “rut”, which peaks in October and November according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

BRUNSWICK MAN CONVICTED OF FISHING WITHOUT A LICENSE AND DETERRING WILDLIFE OFFICERS

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An annual fishing license in the Buckeye State costs a mere $19 for most Ohioans, but one man paid a lot more trying to beat the system.

LADIES: GO WITH THE FLO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STEELHEAD FISHING IN OHIO!

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TWINSBURG, OH – The Fishin’ Ladies of Ohio (FLO) are holding a meeting at the Twinsburg Gander Mountain Store on Tuesday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome to attend.

CHANGES TO CHECK STATION LIST FOR DEER SEASON

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife announces additions and other changes to where northeast Ohio hunters may check in their deer this fall. These changes are not contained in the 2008-2009 hunting and trapping digest printed earlier this year. HUNTERS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO CALL THE CHECK STATION PRIOR TO HUNTING SEASON TO CONFIRM HOURS AND SEASONS OF OPERATION.

FREE BOWHUNTER EDUCATION COURSE

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MIDDLEFIELD, OH - A free “International Bowhunter Education Course” will be offered on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The location of the course is Geauga County Park’s Swine Creek Reservation on Hayes Road in Middlefield, Ohio.

LEESVILLE RESERVOIR GETS A HABITAT “BOOST”

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

LEESVILLE, OH- On August 28, 2008, the Ohio Division of Wildlife partnered with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) to introduce fish concentration devices into Leesville Reservoir. In total, 80 structures consisting of wooden spools and unused Christmas trees were sunk at four locations around the lake.

WATERFOWL HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES AT KILLBUCK MARSH WILDLIFE AREA

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife will hold a public drawing for controlled waterfowl daily hunting permits on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 for portions of Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area. The drawing will be held at the Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Road in Wooster. Valley College Grange is located south of Wooster on State Route 226, 0.1 mile south of State Route 3.

PUBLIC DRAWING FOR WATERFOWL BLINDS AT LADUE RESERVOIR

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT
AKRON, OH – The ODNR Division of Wildlife and the City of Akron invites waterfowl hunters to participate in a special drawing on Thursday, September 18, 2008 for hunting at LaDue Reservoir.

LADIES ENCOURAGED TO ENJOY PERCHIN’ AND MORE ON LAKE ERIE

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT
GRAND RIVER, OH - The “Northcoast Limbhangers” chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), the Grand River Marine Charter Group and the Lake County Visitors Bureau will host another “Women in the Outdoors” (WITO) fishing event on August 16, 2008 at the Grand River Marina in Lake County.

CONTROLLED WATERFOWL HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT
AKRON, OH – An agreement between the City of Akron and the ODNR Division of Wildlife will allow permits to be drawn for 12 waterfowl hunting blinds on Mogadore Reservoir in Portage County.

QUALITY TRAPPING OPPORTUNITIES AT MOSQUITO CREEK WILDLIFE AREA

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT
AKRON, OH - The Division of Wildlife will be accepting bids for the right to trap furbearers on six trapping units in the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area in Trumbull County.

QUALITY TRAPPING OPPORTUNITIES AT KILLBUCK MARSH WILDLIFE AREA

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT
AKRON, OH - The Division of Wildlife will be accepting bids for the right to trap furbearers on seven trapping units in the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area Waterfowl Refuge in Wayne County.

MINERVA BUSINESS TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENTAL POLLUTION OF LOCAL WATERWAY

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT
MINERVA, OH – Minerva Cheese factory accidentally released whey, a milky substance, into Sandy Creek between Minerva and Malvern, which temporarily depleted oxygen levels and killed over 5,400 fish according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The accident occurred on June 14th and affected a 1.5 mile stretch downstream from the Minerva Wastewater Treatment Plant.