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Banquets/Fundraisers Nov. 12: Lorain County WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Amherst Eagles #1442. For more info call John Gergely, 440-396-9408. Nov. 13: Mosquito Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Yankee Lake Ballroom. For more info call Dennis

Autumn crappie bite going strong all over Ohio

Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – As water temperatures decrease, the crappie bite has increased. Use jig and minnows in and along woody cover or in water six to 12 feet deep in

Steelhead starts moving into rivers, tributaries

CENTRAL REGION Kiser Lake (Champaign County) – This 394-acre lake in Champaign County is perfect for a quiet day on the water since no motors are allowed. The lake has a good population of largemouth

Warm spring puts hit on muskie stock

Columbus — The hot weather in April disrupted the normal fishing patterns for a lot of anglers. It also threw a monkey wrench into the DNR Division of Wildlife’s annual muskie stocking program. It didn’t

Judge: Interviews can’t be used in DOW case

Georgetown, Ohio —Statements made by five DNR Division of Wildlife officials to a state watchdog investigator cannot be used in their criminal cases, which could result in the judge dismissing felony charges against the officials,

Central Ohio facility won’t allow gun hunts this year

East Liberty, Ohio — Noticeable success last year among archery hunters prompted the Ohio DNR to discontinue gun hunting at the Transportation Research Center (TRC) west of Marysville during the 2010-11 deer season. The DNR

Cooler temperatures bring in catfish, fresh steelies

Central Region Griggs Reservoir (Franklin County) – Largemouth and smallmouth bass are being caught in this reservoir in Columbus. Largemouth bass can be caught on spinner baits, crankbaits, or plastic tubes. Smallmouth bass are becoming

Ohio Cuffs

Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1 • During the Fourth of July weekend, Logan County Wildlife Officer Adam Smith and Champaign County Wildlife Officer Jeff Tipton were on patrol on Indian Lake in a boat.

Ohio Calendar

Banquets/Fundraisers Oct. 9: Scioto County Horn Hunters WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Scioto County Welcome Center. For more info call Jerry Drake, 740-574-1323. Oct. 9: Clinton County DU Banquet, 6 p.m., Clinton County Fairgrounds. For more

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