Opening week of Ohio wild turkey kill ahead of 2011
Ohio hunters killed a preliminary total of 8,898 bearded wild turkeys during the first week of the spring turkey-hunting season
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Steelhead killed on Ohio’s Rocky River
State wildlife and environmental protection officials have finished counting the number of fish found dead along a three-mile stretch of the Rocky River.
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Exotic animal quarantine lifted for zoo inhabitants
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has lifted its quarantine of five exotic animals removed from a Zanesville farm
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Ohio Cuffs and Collars – May 11th, 2012
Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1 • Marion County Wildlife Officer Chad Grote was watching several groups fishing at the O’Shaughnessy Reservoir Dam. While checking the first fisherman, one of the other groups packed up their equipment and headed toward their vehicle. Officer Grote was able to contact them before they made it to their
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Ohio Calendar of Events – May 11th, 2012
Banquets/Fundraisers May 24: Beaver Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Salem Little Quakers Hall. For more info call Joe Flasco, 330-565-6195. Special Events Sept. 7-9: O.S.T.A Convention, Allen Co. Fairgrounds. For more info call Mike Bruns, 419-733-3144. Oct. 12-14: Harvest Moon Rendezvous. Pre 1840 Living on the Ohio Frontier. For more info www.harvestmoonrendezvous.yolasite.com Shooting/Archery June 3, July 1, 8: Ross
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Walleye fishing slows down on Lake Erie waters – Central Region Report
Knox Lake (Knox County) Areas of woody shoreline cover are good locations to fish for largemouth bass this time of year. For best results, try dark-colored creature baits and jig-and-pigs fished shallow. Most of these fish measure 12-18 inches. There is an 18-inch minimum length limit to keep largemouth at this lake. To take crappies,
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Walleye fishing slows down on Lake Erie waters – Northwest Region Report
Paulding Reservoir (Paulding County) This 67-acre reservoir is located at Reservoir Park in the village of Paulding. It provides good opportunities for anglers pursuing channel catfish, saugeyes and bluegills this time of year. Fish for bluegills using wax worms on slip bobbers set 8-10 feet deep during the mornings and evenings. Saugeyes can be fished
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Walleye fishing slows down on Lake Erie waters Northeast Region Report
Mahoning River (Mahoning County) Northeast Ohio has some amazing lakes, but its hidden gems are the rivers, and the Mahoning River is no exception. The spring season is a great time to start targeting the river systems. The Mahoning River specifically is a bit low, providing additional access to points that normally would not be
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Walleye fishing slows down on Lake Erie waters – Southeast Region Report
Ross Lake (Ross County) Several areas of submerged structure have enhanced this 143-acre lake. Try casting wax worms or nightcrawlers over some of this submerged structure for good catches of bluegills. Fishing for largemouth bass should be picking up. Try casting plastic worms and crankbaits. Burr Oak (Athens County) Good catches of bluegills are usually
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