Turkey hunt off to slower start
A good reason exists for why Ohio’s recently concluded youth-only wild-turkey-hunting season harvest was plucked by 17 percent.
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Manure management under House microscope for Lake Erie concerns
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and Ohio DNR are proposing to simplify manure management by bringing oversight of all farmers applying manure under one agency.
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Ohio Cuffs & Collars – May 9th, 2014
Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1 • State wildlife officer Adam Smith, assigned to Logan County, received a call in March from a concerned landowner. Officer Smith was informed that a landowner heard a gunshot the previous night, and a dead deer was observed in the field the following morning. Officer Smith conducted an investigation,
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Ohio Calendar of Events – May 9th, 2014
Banquets/Fundraisers May 16: Trumbull Co. DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Sorrento’s Banquet Room, Warren. For more info call Jim Waldman, 330-766-2193. June 14: Logan Co. Longbeards Banquet, 5 p.m., Eagles 2166, Bellefontaine. For more info call Heath Zweible, 937-726-6810. June 28: Cleveland Hailers DU Dinner, 1-6 p.m., Blaylock’s House. Call April Blaylock, 216-749-7758. Special Events May 16-18: Bill Moose Muzzleloading
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Central Ohio Fishing Report – May 9th, 2014
Knox Lake (469 acres; Knox County) – Largemouth bass: Areas of woody shoreline cover are good locations to fish for largemouth bass this time of year. Try dark-colored creature baits and jig-and-pigs fished shallow for the best results. Most of these fish measure 12 to 18 inches. There is an 18-inch minimum to keep largemouth
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Northwest Ohio Fishing Report – May 9th, 2014
Van Wert Reservoir #2 (65 acres; Van Wert County) – Trout: The Division of Wildlife recently stocked the reservoir with rainbow trout. Anglers have been having success using red worms, waxworms, and trout nuggets. The mornings and evenings have been the best times to fish. Try fishing the northwest corner. Boats are permitted on the
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Northeast Ohio Fishing Report – May 9th, 2014
Leesville Lake (1,011-acres; Carroll County) – Leesville Lake is located in southwestern Carroll County and is approximately two miles southeast of Sherrodsville on County Road 22 and five miles south of Carrollton on State Route 332. Muskellunge: will move into the shallows during the spring to spawn and will hold tight to structure. Cast four-
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Southeast Ohio Fishing Report – May 9th, 2014
AEP Recreation Area (Morgan, Muskingum, and Noble counties) – Largemouth bass: Try using spinnerbaits and jig-and-pig combinations. Target ponds that are “off the beaten path” since these do not receive as much fishing pressure. Bluegill: Try using live bait such as red worms or meal worms, or small spinners and poppers. A permit is required
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Southwest Ohio FIshing Report – May 9th, 2014
Lake Loramie (843 Acres and 38 miles of shoreline; Auglaize and Shelby counties) – Catfish: have been biting on red worms and nightcrawlers for anglers who are bottom fishing. The lake is currently very muddy. Paint Creek Lake (1,190 acres 30 miles of shoreline; Highland and Ross counties) – Crappie: have been biting in three
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