Southeast Ohio

OHIO HATCHERIES STOCK NEARLY 3,500 BROWN TROUT INTO CLEAR CREEK

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Athens, OH – Ohio Division of Wildlife’s State fish hatcheries and fish biologists have recently completed the annual stocking of nearly 3,500 yearling brown trout into Clear Creek, located in Hocking and Fairfield counties. Not to be confused with catchable rainbow trout, which are stocked in several lakes throughout Ohio in the fall, these fish are less than eight inches in length, requiring at least a year or two to reach legal size.

CATFISH STOCKING PROVIDES FISHING OPPORTUNITY IN JACKSON

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

JACKSON, OH - Public fishing opportunities will be enhanced this week when approximately 4,000 yearling channel catfish are released into Jackson Lake, also known as Hammertown Lake, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER AND NATIONAL HUNTING ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR DISABLED SPORTSMEN

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MCCONNELSVILLE, OH –Outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities will have the opportunity to hunt deer, participate in various field activities, and create lasting memories and friendships this fall during a special deer hunting event for disabled sportsmen. To be considered for participation in the event, interested hunters must submit their names and subsequent information no later than August 15. For registration information, contact Dave Dingey at (740) 962-1205 or Brian Cox at (740) 962-1215.

MEIGS COUNTY ARCHERS INVITED TO THE STATEHOUSE - Students to be recognized as Ohio’s first National Archery Champions

Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – What started as two weeks of archery in gym class has culminated in a national title. Elementary school students from Meigs Intermediate School travel to Ohio’s State House today where they will be recognized and honored for their status as National Champions by State Representative Jimmy Stewart. Earlier this month, the team of student archers traveled to Kentucky to compete at the National Tournament for the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).

PEREGRINE FALCON BANDING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Division of Wildlife will be conducting a peregrine falcon banding on Tuesday, May 27 at the small park located on the Kentucky side of the Ironton-Russell Bridge.

POACHERS FINED MAXIMUM RESTITUTION FOR OVERBAGGING BASS

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

PORSMOUTH, OH – Five men were convicted in Portsmouth Municipal Court today on 38 counts of overbagging striped and hybrid striped bass from the Ohio River, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

LOTTERY OPENS MAY 1 FOR YOUTH FISHING FLOAT

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will be hosting the third annual youth fishing float on the Hocking River on Thursday, July 10 in Hocking County near Logan. This event pairs youth age 12 to 15 with Division of Wildlife fisheries biologists to experience a day of river fishing while canoeing the Hocking River.

ATHENS MAN CONVICTED OF POACHING TROPHY BUCK

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – The post-season investigation of an alleged deer tagging violation led to the conviction of an Athens County man on poaching charges, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

ILLEGAL “SPOTLIGHTING” OF DEER IN EASTERN OHIO LEADS TO FINES AND FORFEITURES

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – The illegal practice of “spotlighting” white-tailed deer (also known as “jacklighting”) has led to the convictions of five men in eastern Ohio on 27 counts of violating state wildlife laws, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

WILDLIDFE OFFICER DODGE ASSIGNED TO ATHENS COUNTY

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – Wildlife Officer Christopher Dodge, 22, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio has been assigned to Athens County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

MARK HEMMING NAMED MANAGER OF SOUTHEAST OHIO WILDLIFE DISTRICT

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – Mark Hemming has been named District Manager of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife’s District Four which covers 19 southeast Ohio counties.

SPECIAL TRAPPING PERMITS FOR PUBLIC AREAS AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – Public drawings will be conducted on December 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2007 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.

CHANGES TO SOUTHEAST OHIO DEER CHECK STATIONS FOR THE 2007 SEASON

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – Some changes to southeast Ohio vendors acting as deer check stations have been made since the printing of the 2007-2008 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulation digest, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The changes in deer check stations have occurred in Athens, Coshocton, Morgan and Vinton counties.

GRANT PROGRAM ASSISTS FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has launched a pilot grant program in the cities of Coshocton and Marietta in an effort to assist with the processing costs associated with donating venison to a food bank.

CITY OFFICIALS CREATE OPPORTUNITY, CONTROL DEER POPULATIONS

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

COSHOCTON, OH – 2007 will mark the third year that hunters will have the opportunity to archery hunt within the Coshocton city limits, according to Coshocton city officials and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – 2007 marks the 50th year of a cooperative agreement between American Electric Power (AEP) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This agreement allows the use of AEP owned properties for public hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities on more than 56,000 acres of land in southeastern Ohio.

SALT FORK HUNT TOPS EARLY MUZZLELOADER SEASON

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH – Muzzleloader hunters took 273 deer during last week’s early muzzleloader deer hunts according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

AREAS OF AEP CLOSE IN PREPARATION FOR WHEELIN’ SPORTSMEN HUNT

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

MCCONNELSVILLE, OH - American Electric Power (AEP), National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) & the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will be holding the 6th annual Wheelin’ Sportsmen handicap deer hunt November 9 – 10 on the western section of AEP’s ReCreation Land.

SPECIAL AREA EARLY MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASON OPENS OCTOBER 22

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

ATHENS, OH - The early muzzleloader deer hunting season will open October 22 and run through October 27 at three designated areas in southeastern Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

YOUTH TRAPPING WORKSHOP OFFERED

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

OAK HILL, OH – Youth interested in learning more about trapping are invited to participate in a trapping workshop to be held October 27 and 28 at Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area in Jackson County. This workshop is hosted by the Ohio State Trappers Association (OSTA) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.