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Input sought on conservation stamp

Columbus – DNR Division of Wildlife officials are seeking the public’s input on the resurrection of a conservation stamp that was last sold in the 1970s. The idea is that purchase of the stamp would

Duck season could look different in the future

Columbus – While it might not always seem like it to the wet wader brigade, these are indeed the veritable “salad days” for Ohio waterfowl hunters. This fall opener, Oct. 18, marked the 12th straight

Man refuses plea deal in killing of bear

Coshocton, Ohio – A Coshocton County man accused of killing a black bear in his yard this summer refused a plea deal and will take his case to trial. John C. Tanksley, 35, of Bakersville,

CWD testing pulled from fall proposals

Columbus – A law that would require private deer propagators to test for Chronic Wasting Disease was pulled off the table at the last minute by the DNR_Division of Wildlife. The mandatory testing requirement was

Hatcheries clean of VHS; muskie stockings on tap

Columbus – After several months of two hatcheries being under quarantine due to the threat of a viral fish disease, state fisheries leaders finally got the all clear in late September. Testing by the U.S.

Winds from Ike down trees, kill two at Hueston Woods

Columbus – Hurricane Ike’s unannounced whirlwind visit to Ohio’s 74 state parks in mid- September will keep work crews busy through next spring clearing downed trees and repairing damage, a state official said. “We were

Bow opener – Sept. 27 – on the doorstep

DNR, Staff Reports Columbus – Approximately 300,000 bowhunters, representing more than half of all Ohioans who hunt deer, are expected to participate in the statewide archery deer hunting season that opens Sept. 27, according to

Boar possession ban pulled off the table

Columbus – After much internal discussion, particularly over the last month, the DNR_Division of Wildlife will not attempt to ban wild boar possession this fall. “We needed a little more time to work with our

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