Wildlife Officers Lodge 143 recently honored five Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife officers and staff who work in the law enforcement area.
Lodge 143 is comprised of wildlife officers and investigators from the Division of Wildlife. The lodge was started July 9, 1978, and the Officer of the Year award was created in 2016. Wildlife employees are considered for excellent job performance, personal character, as well as their dedication to conservation and law enforcement.
Ohio Division of Wildlife hands out peer-nominated awards to four
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