
Plan is in place if CWD spreads into Ohio
As Ohio awaits its possible turn as the next place where chronic wasting disease (CWD) shows up in the deer herd, state scientists have already mapped out a defensive strategy.

As Ohio awaits its possible turn as the next place where chronic wasting disease (CWD) shows up in the deer herd, state scientists have already mapped out a defensive strategy.
Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1 • In August, state wildlife officer Justus Nethero, assigned to Delaware County, received a complaint that someone was fishing at Alum Creek Reservoir under the Cheshire Road Bridge and
Banquets/Fundraisers Oct. 4: Ashtabula Rod & Gun Club Banquet, 5 p.m., Perry Township Community Center. For more info call John Kucera, 440-428-9647. Oct. 11: Deer Creek WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Skyland Pines, Canton. For more
Knox Lake (Knox County) – Largemouth bass are being caught at this 481-acre lake in Knox County. Target shoreline cover and the stump field in the east end of the lake using spinnerbaits, plastics, and
Maumee River (Lucas County) – As the summer heat begins to give way to cooler temperatures, crappie fishing should be picking up. Minnows and jigs tipped with wax worms are the most popular ways to
Northeast Ohio Reservoirs – Largemouth bass are biting well across the region if your timing is right. Target areas with visible baitfish activity, looking for actively feeding bass. Experiment with aggressive reaction baits such as
AEP ReCreation Land (Morgan and Noble counties) – Largemouth bass fishing should start picking up as temperatures begin to cool. Try using black plastic worms fished during the daytime or top-water buzzbaits fished during the
Grand Lake St. Mary’s (Mercer County) – Crappie fishing is heating up. Anglers report success in brushy structure just off the bottom. Popular bait at the moment is triple-tip grubs, motor oil color, tipped with
• The daily bag limit for walleyes on Ohio waters of Lake Erie is six fish per angler. The minimum size limit for walleyes is 15 inches. • The daily bag limit for yellow perch
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