The Ohio DNR Division of Parks and Watercraft has completed the renovation of boat ramps at two extremely popular fishing and recreational boating lakes.
They are Deer Creek Lake located in south-central Ohio about 40 minutes south of Columbus, and Rocky Fork Lake in Highland County near Hillsboro.
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Improvements are being made to the west boat ramp at Deer Creek Lake in Central Ohio. This is the ramp closest to Pancoastburg. This ramp can be especially busy for people boating or fishing at Deer Creek who live in Fayette County or other areas west of the lake.
The old ramp concrete was very deteriorated with potholes. The concrete that extended into the lake did not provide adequate docking or bumper protection for boats.
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The newest, and fastest growing, high school sport is trapshooting. Students across the country are discovering the fun in the shooting sports and smashing clay targets.
Starting in 2016, there are now more than 50 teams across Ohio. I have friends at Adena High School in Frankfort, Ohio, who are having a wonderful time on the trap range. The Adena School District is a sprawling rural district.
Commentary: High school clay leagues put the fun back into shooting Read More »
Sportsmen and women from across Ohio once again traveled to the Ohio State Fair to attend a “Sportsmen’s Summer Celebration” at the ODNR Natural Resources Park in late July.
The ODNR Division of Wildlife hosted the event as a celebration of the partnership between conservation organizations, sportsmen clubs, and supporters. Many were anxious to hear from the keynote speaker, Brian Hartline, former Ohio State University and NFL football player who is currently the offensive coordinator and wide receiver coach for the national title winning Buckeyes.
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The proposed legislation to make hunting and fishing a constitutional right in Ohio does not provide the protection for these time-honored traditions that backers believe they do.
I have been following the right to hunt and fish initiatives across the United States for several years. Just over two years ago, I participated in a webinar hosted by the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses. It included speakers from several states. They presented what their bills accomplished and how they managed the ballot process required to enshrine the language in their respective state constitutions.
Commentary: Ohio’s right to hunt and fish initiative lacks needed substance Read More »
Wildlife Officers Lodge 143 recently honored five Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife officers and staff who work in the law enforcement area.
Lodge 143 is comprised of wildlife officers and investigators from the Division of Wildlife. The lodge was started July 9, 1978, and the Officer of the Year award was created in 2016. Wildlife employees are considered for excellent job performance, personal character, as well as their dedication to conservation and law enforcement.
Ohio Division of Wildlife hands out peer-nominated awards to four Read More »
The Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife hosted sportsmen at the Ohio State Fair to celebrate the 75th birthday of the agency and to catch up with friends, talk about fishing, hunting, trapping, and conservation.
ODNR Director Mary Mertz was in attendance, along with chiefs of several other divisions, plus Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge. Much of the conversation consisted of current fishing trips along with anticipation of the fall hunting and trapping seasons.
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Lake Loramie is steeped in Ohio history. More than 200 years ago, it was a lone trading outpost and named for an early fur trader, Pierre Loramie.
The lake, which was completed in 1840, was built as part of the Ohio canal system. It is one of five lakes created to feed the canal system. A short feeder canal connected Lake Loramie to the main canal. It was in 1917 that the Ohio state legislature approved the report to create a state park officially to be known as Lake Loramie.
Ohio’s Lake Loramie Passport to Fishing event a big hit Read More »
Anglers looked forward to the opening of the Mazurik Fish Cleaning Station earlier this year as the walleye fishing heated up in the Lake Erie Western Basin.
In addition to Mazurik, other stations were opened at Huron and Avon Lake. All three are welcome additions for Lake Erie anglers. Anglers from around the country, including Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, have all used the Mazurik station since its soft opening in May. The Mazurik location was officially dedicated July 20 with Gov. Mike DeWine, ODNR Director Mary Mertz, and Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker speaking.
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