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Special hunt procedure to be reviewed

A rule change to allow bona-fide, non-profit outdoor organizations conduct special hunts for young and handicapped hunters is pending before the Ohio General Assembly’s Joint Committee for Agency Rule Review (JCARR). Ken Fitz, acting administrator of law enforcement for the Ohio DNR’s wildlife division, said the agency wants to streamline the permitting process for legitimate […]

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Dr. Strangeweather, or: How I learned to stop worrying and love global warming

If this is global warming then I’m all for it! I’ve been running my truck in the driveway lately just to pump a bit more carbon into the atmosphere. I’d burn a bunch of coal in my backyard fire pit but I’m afraid of igniting an apocalyptic grass fire—although that would put even more carbon

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Ohio Calendar of Events – March 16th, 2012

Banquets/Fundraisers March 17: Central Ohio WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Best Western, Columbus North. For more info call Joel Reynolds, 614-205-1037. March 17: Guernsey County Longbeards, 5:30 p.m., Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, Cambridge. For more info call Ron Lahrmer, 740-432-8887. March 17: Wyandot County PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m. For more info call Rick Dunn, 419-680-2610. March 22: Cuyahoga East DU

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Maumee River heats up early for annual walleye runs – Southwest Ohio Report

East Fork Lake (Clermont County) Crappies are biting in deep, 20-25 feet, water in the main lake and particularly behind the island near the north shore boat ramp. Jigs tipped with medium sized minnows have been the popular bait. Boars Head Bait & Carry Out, 513-724-1211. Paint Creek Lake (Highland and Ross counties) Anglers are

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Maumee River heats up early for annual walleye runs – Southeast Ohio Report

Salt Fork Lake (Guernsey County) The crappie and channel catfish bite has been hot with crappies averaging in the 12-inch range and cats weighing anywhere from 2-3 pounds. Big bluegills, some weighing more than a pound, have also been caught on wax worms. Most ramps are accessible. Division of Wildlife, District 4, 740-439-1427 Burr Oak

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Maumee River heats up early for annual walleye runs – Northeast Ohio Report

Pymatuning Lake (Ashtabula County) Anglers have been catching both walleyes and muskies at this reservoir that spans the Ohio, Pennsylvania border. Anglers are jigging blade baits such as Vib-Es to entice the bite. Muskies are being reported as incidental catches by anglers fishing for walleyes. Mosquito Creek Lake (Trumbull County) Warmer weather has allowed anglers

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