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ODNR:_Bear sightings will increase

Akron – During the next few months, Ohioans could expect to see more black bears as the young bruins leave their mothers in search of their own territory. In 2008, approximately 29 different black bears

Midwest gets $29 million for ‘recovery’ projects

Minneapolis – National wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries across the Midwest will receive an infusion of nearly $29 million as part of Congress’ and President Barack Obama’s “economic recovery plan,” Secretary of the Interior

Muzzleloader will shift to early January

Columbus – Following a couple of months of deliberation, the Ohio Wildlife Council voted on April 1 to move the statewide muzzleloader season for deer from late December to early January. The 2010 dates are

Proposed landowner permit for deer and turkey spawns debate

Columbus – A proposed landowner permit for hunting deer and wild turkey is gaining some heated discussion between officials from the DNR Division of Wildlife and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. The Division of Wildlife

Man gets second lifetime hunting ban

Franklin, Ohio – A Warren County hunter convicted of poaching deer was banned for life from hunting in Ohio under the state’s recently enacted Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. George Plessinger, of Carlisle, was convicted in

Blue catfish destined for Dillon Resevoir

Zanesville, Ohio – Fishermen who enjoy catching big catfish may want to keep an eye on Dillon Reservoir, where the DNR Division of Wildlife is planning to stock blue catfish. Recently removed from the endangered

Bear sightings are steady in 2008

DNR Staff Reports Athens, Ohio – One hundred-five black bear sightings were reported in 21 Ohio counties last year, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife. Of that number, state wildlife personnel confirmed 38 sightings,

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