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Saugeye minimum length removed from Ohio lakes, and 2025 spring turkey seasons set

The Ohio Wildlife Council voted to approve changes to site-specific regulations for walleye, saugeye, and sauger fishing as well as to set the spring 2025 wild turkey hunting season during its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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Minnesota pheasant, turkey stamp winners chosen

The Minnesota DNR last month chose winners of the Minnesota pheasant and turkey stamp contests.
Vernon Center artist Al Steinberg won the Minnesota pheasant stamp contest with an acrylic painting of a hen and rooster pheasant near a wetland. The winner was selected Oct. 3 from nine eligible submissions. Second place was Stephen Hamrick, of Lakeville, and third place was Dean Kegler, of Alborn. The winning artwork will be featured on the 2025 pheasant stamp.

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Zebra mussels found in Iowa’s Saylorville Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently confirmed zebra mussels in Saylorville Lake, after concerned boat owners contacted the DNR while removing their boats from Saylorville for the winter.
Staff with the Iowa DNR confirmed the presence of zebra mussels on multiple boats in the Saylorville Marina area and will conduct additional monitoring around Saylorville Lake next summer to determine the abundance and distribution of zebra mussels.

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Fall is a great time to target northeast Iowa’s trout streams

Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout. Male brown and brook trout display their brightest, most vibrant spawning colors this time of year.
Northeast Iowa is dotted with hundreds of miles of trout streams. From easily accessible streams in state or county parks, to those found in Iowa’s most wild and remote natural spaces, there are plenty of places to catch rainbow, brown and brook trout.

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Ohio Erie County wildlife officer Michele Butler earns prestigious award for protecting waterfowl

The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife’s Michele Butler was recently recognized for her exemplary work as a wildlife officer. The Mississippi Flyway Council is honoring officer Butler with the Waterfowl Protection Officer of the Year award.

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Veterans can shoot for free on Nov. 10 at Ohio public ranges

In honor of Veterans Day, the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites veterans to visit and shoot for free at one of Ohio’s premier public shooting ranges on Sunday, Nov. 10. The shooting range permit requirement is waived for veterans on all Division of Wildlife Class A, B, and C shooting ranges for that day. 

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