Storms damage state forests
Persons hoping to take a July Fourth extended weekend trip or a vacation to one of Ohio’s state Forests are advised that recent severe weather has caused extensive damage. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Persons hoping to take a July Fourth extended weekend trip or a vacation to one of Ohio’s state Forests are advised that recent severe weather has caused extensive damage. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources
The Ohio DNR is working to restore services and operations at nearly a dozen state parks and nature preserves damaged by storms between June 29 and July 1. At the same time, all recreational facilities
Delaware Lake (Delaware County) This 1,017-acre lake provides the highest quality crappie fishing in central Ohio. Fish the deep drop-offs containing stumps or other cover. Crappies must be 9 inches or longer to keep. Channel

DNR officials conducted an experimental stocking of yellow perch at Grand Lake St. Marys on May 23 for the first time since 1944.
Beaver Creek Reservoir (Seneca County) The reservoir is located at the intersection of Township Road 196 and County Road 34 in the northeastern part of the county. Anglers can expect to have success catching catfish

The Ohio Supreme Court will review a lower court’s decision reinstating statements made by the five current or former DNR Division of Wildlife employees to a state watchdog agency investigating possible wrongdoing by a wildlife
Akron Youth Ponds (Summit County) If you haven’t visited the Division of Wildlife youth fishing area in Portage Lakes, it’s not too late. Visit http://bit.ly/youthfishing to learn more or drop by 912 Portage Lakes Drive

It’s a hot, sunny afternoon on the Ohio River and creel clerk Doug Clifford is on the prowl for anglers trying their luck in the waters off Shawnee State Park marina.
Lake Alma (Vinton County) Good catches of bluegills can be reeled in using live bait, including wax worms and nightcrawlers. Largemouth bass can be caught using artificial baits, including jigs with Twister Tails and Rat-L-Traps.
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