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August 21, 2025

Shreve Lake realizes long-awaited rebirth in Wayne County, Ohio

The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife officially re-opened Shreve Lake Wildlife Area in Wayne County to fishing and boating in mid-August with a special dedication ceremony. The lake is re-opening following a major restoration project, which included repairing Shreve Lake’s dam.

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New aquatic visitor center opens at Ohio’s Put-In-Bay in Lake Erie

The Ohio DNR (ODNR) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 6 to celebrate the re-opening of the recently renovated Put-in-Bay Aquatic Visitor Center.
Gov. Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, ODNR Director Mary Mertz and Division of Wildlife (DOW) Chief Kendra Wecker welcomed guests from a number of local organizations involved with tourism and fishing on Lake Erie to be the first to see the renovated center.

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Pennsylvania opens Certified Hunter Program to connect farmers with hunters

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has launched a new program in the southwest region designed to connect farmers with hunters who have been vetted by the agency.
A pilot version of the Certified Hunter Program began on Aug. 1 on approximately 40 farms in the southwest part of the state. Hunters enrolled in the program must pass a variety of tests to become certified, including scoring at least 85% in a written exam and a proficiency test at a shooting range.

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Pennsylvania angler breaks Maryland tilefish record during his first time fishing

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently confirmed Dominic Vuotto, of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, as a new state record holder for blueline tilefish.
Vuotto landed a 21.3-pound blueline tilefish July 26 while fishing offshore near Washington Canyon. The outing was Vuotto’s first time fishing.

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Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition from some

The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials despite strong opposition to the eventual use of dogs and targeting the animals in baited locations.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously in favor of the plan during a meeting that drew 168 people for a public hearing in the Panhandle town of Havana, with both supporters and opponents present.

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