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Poaching penalty increase put in bill

Stiffer restitution being considered at state house By Frank HincheyContributing Writer Columbus – Legislative movement is under way that would change Ohio’s restitution penalties for poaching wildlife for the first time since 1994. After a

Erie walleye, river catfish producing good bites now

Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – Watch for weed-beds to emerge. Saugeye, muskellunge, and largemouth bass will all concentrate in the available weeds. Spinnerbaits, shallow running crankbaits and jerkbaits all produce over and

Gas prices slowing down boaters

By John Seewer Associated Press Writer Toledo, Ohio – John Harbert slapped a coat of black paint along the bottom of his 31-foot boat, getting ready for the summer season. But he doubts he’ll spend

Ohio looks to join 25 others in violator pact

By Mike MooreEditor Columbus – At the same time that Ohio natural resource officials and legislators are seeking to crack down on poachers in the state, those same people also want to make sure those

Church, others want to restrict Mohican clearing

By Frank Hinchey Contributing Writer Loudonville, Ohio – A church, an outdoor school and a land conservancy are asking a federal judge to restrict a gas transmission company’s plan to clear a 50-foot path of

Eight years of work puts ramp on river

By Chuck MartinContributing Writer Coal Grove, Ohio – Almost eight years in the making, boaters finally have a new launch facility on the Greenup Pool at the village of Coal Grove in Lawrence County. The

Crappie bite slowing down; bluegills, bass pick up

Central Region Deer Creek Lake (Madison, Fayette, Pickaway counties) – Crappies have begun to slack off. Bluegills are beginning to spawn and nice sized fish are being caught. These fish are suspended in around 8

Special Events

June 15: Wayne National Forest, Native Plant Transplanting. 9 a.m., Ranger Station Office. For more info call Chad Kirschbaum, 740-534-6535. June 23: NWTF Hancock County, J.A.K.E.S. youth event, 9 a.m., UCOA Club. For more info

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