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July 14, 2026

Gov. Mike DeWine sits in on his final Fish Ohio Day

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On Gov. Mike DeWine’s last “Fish Ohio Day” while in elected office, the weather gods saluted his devotion to Lake Erie with sunny skies, pleasant temperatures, and a light breeze.
“Walleye fishing on Lake Erie is one of the many reasons Ohio is extraordinary,” said DeWine. “Fish Ohio Day is a chance to celebrate clean water, experience Lake Erie’s incredible fishery, and strengthen partnerships that will keep our great lake healthy for generations.”

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Ohio Insider: What’s the outlook on CWD in Ohio as we currently stand?

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I wrote in this space about the current state of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Ohio in the July 3 issue.
There’s more meat on the bone, however, as the old saying goes. So, I offer some more information here gleaned from ODNR Division of Wildlife deer program administrator Clint McCoy during a recent interview.

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Summer yellow perch fishing could be productive in Lake Erie’s Western Basin

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As the calendar turned to July, many anglers have been anxious to see when (or if) the yellow perch, arguably the finest tasting fish in the Great Lakes, would start biting in Lake Erie’s Western Basin. 
For a number of years, July and August was a great time to catch a limit of fine perch before switching to walleyes and maybe land a bonus steelhead in the lake off of Ashtabula or Conneaut in Ohio. Poor reproduction for several years in a row in the Central Basin has changed this itinerary into a fruitless exercise most days now. 

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Pennsylvania anglers like snakeheads, which has helped the invasives spread

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Bass tournaments at Octoraro Lake in Chester and Lancaster counties sometimes come with a bonus – a side pot for northern snakeheads. The sleek, hard-fighting fish has acquired a following since it first surfaced in the 622-acre reservoir in the summer of 2018.
“We have casual snakehead anglers, and die-hards, and at least a dozen bowhunters,” said Jim Neary, owner of his namesake tackle shop on the lake. “A lot of guys get snakehead fever when they’re fishing for bass with spinnerbaits and topwaters.”

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Submit turkey sightings, help determine how dry conditions in Pennsylvania impacted nest success

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Although the dry conditions that persist in parts of Pennsylvania are detrimental to some wildlife, it could be advantageous to wild turkeys.
And a survey underway by the Pennsylvania Game Commission could determine if the drier-than-average conditions in May and June resulted in increased nesting success.

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Pennsylvania’s elk visitor center, herd featured on Discovery Channel’s ‘RV There Yet?’

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The Elk Country Visitor Center and Pennsylvania’s widely renowned wild elk herd was featured in the season premiere of “RV There Yet?” which aired on Sunday, July 5, on the Discovery Channel.
Hosted by Patrice and Kevin McCabe, the Season 5 premiere episode took viewers on an memorable journey through the scenic landscapes of northwestern Pennsylvania.

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Michigan’s wild turkey brood survey at summer peak

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Michigan hunters on deer scouting excursions are considered the most likely to spot a wild turkey hen leading a line of poults across a field or forest edge this summer.
But that doesn’t mean the DNR isn’t counting on fishermen, hikers, and others to contribute to what has become a big part of the agency’s turkey program. The annual Wild Turkey Brood Survey is in progress and runs through Aug. 31, giving residents an opportunity to contribute to wildlife research while helping biologists monitor Michigan’s turkey population.

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