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New to the hunt? Here’s hot to get started in Ohio

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For those interested in learning how to hunt, getting started can be intimidating. Not knowing where to start or how to get help can make matters worse.
The good news is that help is available for those wanting to learn how hunting is done in a safe and responsible manner. With some effort toward learning the process, new hunters will soon be heading toward an exciting way to fill a freezer. Harvesting wild game is as satisfying as the meat is nutritious.

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Pulling double duty: Squirrel hunting and scouting

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Times have changed. Many hunters hold a year-round focus on deer and turkey hunting, often ignoring the small game seasons that once defined tradition.
Squirrels are still an excellent way to introduce new hunters. Seeking a limit will shore up your scouting, stalking, and shooting skills in short order. One of the earlier seasons to open, it may seem too simple to try. Special equipment is not needed. Nor is concern about every little sound or worry about which way the wind blows.

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Numbers paint an interesting picture of what success looks like for Ohio deer hunters

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Deer numbers can be a hot-button topic in Ohio. Truth be told, the numbers have been changing, maybe right under our noses.
Non-resident hunters – a lively conversation starter on their own – can stoke the fire. A look at some recent data may shed light on what is happening when it comes to deer among the many fields and forests. It is up to the hunter to accept or deny, whether the facts amount to a hill of beans in their neck of the woods.

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Fly-fishing for Ohio’s bluegills the top ticket right now

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When was the last time you went fly fishing for bluegills? Now is the time to go. Not for the smaller ones that bore anglers, I am talking those measuring 8 inches or better.
Like any larger game fish, when you single a bluegill out for size, the catching seems a whole lot more difficult. The challenge begins with finding them; you will not stumble on a school, not in the average lake. Management lakes, such as those found at Ohio’s La Su An State Wildlife Area, are the exception.

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What’s the state of Ohio’s blue catfish? DOW’s program leader weighs in

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One of the early lakes to be stocked with blue catfish, Hoover Reservoir has become a phenomenal fishery for trophy anglers. Anglers from near and far come to catch their personal best or first blue.
Some of these anglers have been wondering just how things are going. To learn what and why, Richard Zweifel, inland fisheries program administrator for the ODNR Division of Wildlife, answered the following questions.

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Is a monocular in your future? Weigh the benefits

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After several pairs of binocular lenses, I started to wonder if I should buy a monocular. My interest stemmed from wanting to supplement my brush gun, which has a 4X scope.
Hikers like to carry a monocular. I can see the benefit of having one in a kayak to identify birds in the tree canopy or animals dipping in and out on the bank, such as migrating warblers or a mink. The problem I have with binocs is the weight on my neck. Even with the newer, lighter models and a wide strap, I find myself not hanging it on my neck.

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Find the baitfish and you’ll find saugeyes

Featured, Features, Fishing, Home Page News, National Fishing, Ohio /

When saugeye fishing, do you pay attention to the behavior of the little fish in the water around you? Their presence can change your luck during the warmest months of the year.
Shiners and minnows are common throughout lakes and rivers. The species vary from lake to lake, but the importance of baitfish as a critical food source does not.

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Don’t get in a twist because of using old fishing line

Featured, Features, Fishing, National Fishing, Ohio /

Improper line spooling and tackle rolling are the two common reasons for anglers to develop aggravating line twist. There are other causes, too. Spinning reels wrap the line by design, adding some degree of twist. If you compound that twist with improper spooling or have tackle rolling, tangles will soon follow.
This is not the complete picture.

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