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2025 a big year for lake sturgeon releases in Ohio waters

Reintroduction efforts for state-endangered lake sturgeon expanded to the Cuyahoga, Sandusky, and Scioto rivers in 2025, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
As part of a large, regional partnership, the 6- to 8-inch-long juvenile sturgeon were released in the Cuyahoga, Sandusky, and Scioto rivers for the first time, as well as in the Maumee River as part of ongoing restoration efforts.

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Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Dec. 10 deadline approaching for spring turkey, fall bear tags

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2026 black bear- and spring turkey-hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Hunters may apply for harvest authorizations or purchase preference points toward future drawings, or edit an existing application, through Go Wild or an authorized license agent until the deadline.

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Michigan Mixed Bag: Freshwater Fishing Hall offers youth writing contest with cash prizes

The Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame reminds young people to submit entries to the Lindsay Sale-Youth Writing Contest by Jan. 10, 2026. The Hall encourages stories about your most memorable fishing trip. Prizes are available for 1st place ($300), 2nd ($200) and 3rd ($100.)

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