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More than 12,000 turkeys killed so far this spring season

Columbus – Ohio hunters killed 10,374 wild turkeys in the first seven days of the spring hunting season, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife. Last year, 9,114 birds were harvested during the season’s first

Judge dismisses Ottawa’s claim on Erie

Toledo, Ohio – A judge’s decision that rejects a bid by the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma to establish a commercial fishery on Lake Erie will be appealed, one of the tribe’s attorneys said. The Ottawas

Flooding shouldn’t affect turkey flock

Athens, Ohio – Much of Ohio experienced higher-than-normal snowfalls this winter followed by a deluge of early spring floods. High water levels have made for tough fishing conditions in much of the state, but turkey

Erie perch change takes effect July 1

Columbus – A split bag limit for yellow perch on Lake Erie will take effect July 1, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife. The Ohio Wildlife Council in early April approved the change to

Cleveland’s port authority in planning stages to move ops

Cleveland – While heralded as a boon to lakefront development, the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority’s proposed relocation on Lake Erie also has raised concerns about the project’s effect on wildlife, fishing, and boating. But officials

Lake Erie panel again lowers catch quotas

Sandusky, Ohio – Expect to see commercial fishing nets in the western basin of Lake Erie this summer, but they will not be landing yellow perch. And expect to see the daily sport angler creel

Biologists expect ‘average’ turkey hunt

Columbus – Ohio biologists are predicting that turkey hunters will experience an “average” season this spring. That’s the prediction of Dave Risley, the administrator for wildlife research and management for the DNR Division of Wildlife.

Ohio at center of issue to prevent water diversion

Traverse City, Mich. (AP) – An interstate water compact designed to prevent thirsty regions from tapping the Great Lakes could be sunk if legislators seeking changes in Ohio and Wisconsin are successful, supporters of the

Spring turkey hunters could see options in ’09

Columbus – Although there’s been an ongoing conversation in Ohio conservation circles about extending the spring turkey season, that status quo will remain this year. That could change in the near future, however. Dave Risley,

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