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Habitat loss drives decline of Ohio’s grouse as DNR proposes hunting changes

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It’s a well-observed fact that there are fewer and fewer ruffed grouse on the Ohio landscape these days. In a recent interview with Ohio Outdoor News, ODNR Division of Wildlife biologist Mark Wiley explained why.
“Loss of grouse habitat is the problem,” Wiley said.
He stressed that the decline in grouse population is not a result of overhunting.

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More public lands approved for fracking in Ohio

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Despite 1,337 public comments against the move, the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission opened 513 additional acres of Salt Fork State Park in Guernsey County and 8,233 additional acres of Egypt Valley Wildlife Area in Belmont and Guernsey counties to leasing by oil and gas companies.
The decision came during the commission’s March 27 meeting.

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Diversity conference spotlights bees to birds in Ohio

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A total of 860 outdoor enthusiasts attended the Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference on March 11 at Ohio State University (OSU).
This year’s theme, “Celebrating Success,” focused on the positive restoration of certain native Ohio wildlife species – most especially since passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972.

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Grouse, deer, fall turkey rule changes proposed in Ohio

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The Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife is proposing new hunting and fishing rules for the season beginning June 30.
The proposed rules are available online for review and comment by hunters and anglers at wildohio.gov. The comment period runs from March 2 through April 1. A hearing on the proposed rules before the state wildlife council is scheduled for April 8. The council will vote on the proposals at that time.

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CWD is a concern for Ohio DNR with latest proposal to reintroduce elk

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The Ohio DNR is concerned about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and the effect it might have on any elk reintroduced into the state.
State Rep. Justin Pizulli sponsored legislation in early January to study the prospect of reintroducing elk to Ohio. The legislation also allows for a study into the impact of “side-by-side” trail vehicles in state forest trails. Pizulli, who represents Scioto, Adams and part of Brown counties, sponsored the “Tails and Trails Act” to possibly bolster the economy of his district with increased hunting and tourism.

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Robert Ford named manager for Ohio Division of Wildlife in northwest

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Robert (Bob) Ford was recently appointed manager of the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife’s District Two in northwest Ohio.
A Guernsey County native, Ford’s appointment caps a 30-year career in the district that began soon after he graduated from Hocking College in 1995 with a degree in fish and wildlife management.

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300-pound black bear denning in eastern Ohio

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An adult black bear has taken up residence in this eastern Ohio county – at least for the winter.
Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife Biologist Katie Dennison is hoping the bear stays put through spring to give her and others involved in the agency’s bear study time to learn about his “denning” behavior.

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Legislation introduced that looks into possible elk reintroduction in Ohio

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State Rep. Justin Pizulli introduced legislation in early January to study the prospect of reintroducing elk to Ohio and developing trails for side-by-side vehicles in the state forests.
Pizulli, who represents Scioto, Adams, and part of Brown counties, sponsored HB641, dubbed the “Tails & Trails Act,” ostensibly to bolster the economy of his district with increased visitation and tourism. “We need the economic driver,” he told Ohio Outdoor News recently.

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Want to buy an island? One with unique history is for sale in Lake Erie

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Anyone with an extra $5 million in their pocket (or bank account) and wants to own not only a unique Lake Erie property but also a piece of Ohio and national history, can now purchase Mouse Island.
The seven-acre island, located just off Catawba Island in the Western Basin of Lake Erie, went up for sale about six months ago. Current auditor records show it is owned by a yacht company, although there is no yacht company on the largely abandoned island. Realtor Kyle Recker, of Howard Hanna Real Estate, said the island is actually owned by John and William Mercer.

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