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Killdeer reservoir drawn down nearly 50 percent

By Greg Keefer Contributing Writer Upper Sandusky, Ohio — The water level in the 255-acre above-ground reservoir in the Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area near Upper Sandusky has been drawn down by the DNR due to

Deer culling necessary in some cities

By Mark Tuscano Contributing Writer Solon, Ohio — The deer population in northern Ohio’s suburban areas has grown unchecked for decades and now many municipalities and park districts must take extreme measures – including culling

Banquets/Fundraisers

Feb. 4: League of Ohio Sportsmen Annual Waterfowl Symposium, 9-12 noon, Our Guest Inn, Port Clinton. For more info, call 614-224-8970 or email secretary@leagueofohiosportsmen.org Feb. 4: Zanesville NWTF Banquet. For more info call Chuck Holman,

Mixed success in catch rates; otter trapping good

Roundup: Fluctuating weather patterns has produced mixed results for fishing through most parts of Ohio with springlike temperatures through much of the state the week of Jan. 9 and a cold snap moving through the

Invasive Asian carp inching toward state on Ohio River

By Mike Moore Editor Columbus — Over the past five years, Midwestern states have witnessed an exploding population of the exotic Asian carp and the species has found its way into the Ohio River system.

Ice anglers face arrest for repeat rescues

By Frank Hinchey Contributing Writer Port Clinton, Ohio — Being safe on Lake Erie during the winter is a no-brainer for ice fishing guide Patrick Chrysler of Put-In-Bay, Ohio. He just has to look at

Ice off in most areas as warmer weather cools bite

Unusually warm temperatures during the past couple of weeks throughout much of Ohio chased many ice fishermen off lakes and ponds around the state. What was shaping up as a good ice fishing season particularly

As weather cools, so does the fishing in most of Ohio

CENTRAL REGION Deer Creek Lake (Madison, Fayette, and Pickaway counties) — Open water anglers have reported catching saugeyes up to 24 inches in the spillway area where water levels are lower. Fish are being caught

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