Preregistration required by August 6 The public is invited to attend a free workshop on the basics of frog gigging on August 7, 2018 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The workshop will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Barney Quilter CCC Camp, located at 1518 East County Road 113, Green Springs…
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Exploring Ohio Wildlife: The Mink
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By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist It is time once again to explore the outdoor features of our great state with another installment of Exploring Ohio Wildlife. So far, we have examined several animals that call Ohio home such as the coyote, skunk, deer, black bear, and the wild turkey with many more animals left to…
Celebrating Ohio Wildlife: Coyote and Skunk
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In two articles on Ohio Wildlife, we have discovered some interesting facts on the deer, fox, wild turkey, and the beaver. Of course, there are plenty more animals which call our great state of Ohio home. In part 3 of our Ohio Wildlife species, we will feature the coyote and the skunk. In this article…
CUFFS & COLLARS
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Field reports from ODNR Division of Wildlife Officers Central Ohio – Wildlife District One During the statewide deer archery season, the Turn In a Poacher (TIP) hotline received a call about several subjects hunting in a City of Columbus park. The caller stated that he saw several individuals with bows go into the park. Dispatchers…
Free Ice Fishing Workshop at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
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Outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning the basics of ice fishing are encouraged to attend a free informational workshop on Saturday, January 27, 2017, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Sportsmen’s Migratory Bird Center pond on Magee Marsh Wildlife Area,…
ODNR to Hold Open House on Proposed Boat Ramp at Darr-Root Fishing Access
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will hold an informational open house for the proposed boat access on the Sandusky River on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The open house format allows for one-on-one interaction with department representatives. The open house will be held at the Fremont City Hall Council…
CUFFS & COLLARS
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Field reports from ODNR Division of Wildlife Officers Central Ohio – Wildlife District One This past spring, State Wildlife Officer Josh Shields, assigned to Union County, and State Wildlife Officer Adam Smith, assigned to Logan County, were on patrol at Indian Lake. While most anglers the officers checked were fishing legally, one fisherman was found…
Celebrating Ohio’s Wildlife: Part I
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By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist Without a doubt, there are some quite amazing animals that call Ohio home but do you know the native animals of Ohio? There are the obvious species that come to mind, but I am sure there will be some that surprise you. Over a series of articles, I hope to…
Paddle Ohio Launches Event on the Maumee Scenic River
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Join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and Wood County Park District for a “Canoeing with Crawfish” program. This is Paddle Ohio event features a canoe float on the Maumee Scenic River, Saturday, August 12, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Float down the Maumee Scenic River with Wood County Park District naturalists and ODNR…
Spaces Available To Become A Certified Youth Fishing Instructor
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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 Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). A Passport certification course is being offered June 28 at the ODNR Division of Wildlife District Two Office in Findlay. Passport to…
It’s Not Too Late For A Hike!
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By: Patrick Troyer, Education Specialist Paulding SWCD For those of you who may think that it is going to be too late for a nature hike, the answer is that there is plenty of time to get out in nature for a nice walk, run, or jog! One great place to do that would be…
Learn about the Lives of Ohio’s Coyotes
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Whether reviled or revered, coyotes are very clever and adaptive animals. This is proven by their opportunistic and creative instincts to find food and habitat in a wide array of environments. Learn more about the lives of Ohio’s coyotes during a free public program on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. according…
Spaces Available For Certified Fishing Instructor Workshop in Findlay
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Free Passport to Fishing Workshop Being Held February 1.Spaces are available for educators, leaders, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. A free workshop is available Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, from…
