Ohio
ODNR:_Bear sightings will increase
Akron – During the next few months, Ohioans could expect to see more black bears as the young bruins leave their mothers in search of their own territory. In 2008, approximately 29 different black bears
Midwest gets $29 million for ‘recovery’ projects
Minneapolis – National wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries across the Midwest will receive an infusion of nearly $29 million as part of Congress’ and President Barack Obama’s “economic recovery plan,” Secretary of the Interior
Northwest Region
Maumee River (Lucas, Wood counties) – The water temperature is 48 degrees and the river level was normal. A few catches of 18- to 22-inch walleyes have been reported. Floating jigs with a bright Twister
Muzzleloader will shift to early January
Columbus – Following a couple of months of deliberation, the Ohio Wildlife Council voted on April 1 to move the statewide muzzleloader season for deer from late December to early January. The 2010 dates are
Ohio River Region
Lawrence and Scioto counties – River levels and flow are high and fast at Greenup dam, reports the Division of Wildlife. Anglers are still having some luck fishing for sauger/saugeyes/walleyes using three-inch flathead jigs, typically
Central Region
Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – Saugeye is an early favorite. Fish minnow-imitating crankbaits along the dam and causeways at dawn and dusk. After a water release, fish the spillway with jigs for saugeyes. For
Proposed landowner permit for deer and turkey spawns debate
Columbus – A proposed landowner permit for hunting deer and wild turkey is gaining some heated discussion between officials from the DNR Division of Wildlife and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. The Division of Wildlife
