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• Weekly Lake Erie Fish Ohio Report June 13, 2018
  Excellent walleye fishing has been reported in water NW of Edgewater Park and NW of Wildwood Park, in water west-NW of Fairport Harbor, and in water north-NW of Ashtabula.
• Wildlife Center Stage: Great Egret June 13, 2018
  One hundred years ago, the great egret was nearly hunted to extinction, removed from the landscape because the fashion industry demanded the birds’ elegant white plumes for ladies’ hats. Public outcry over the impending doom of this species and many others led to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Under the act’s protection, the […]
• Proposed Ginseng Harvest Rule Now Open for Comment June 13, 2018
  Proposed changes include requiring written permission to be carried by any person harvesting ginseng, as well as record keeping updates. Review the proposal and submit your comments online by June 18th.
• Birding by Kayak Program Available at West Branch State Park June 13, 2018
  Looking for a fun way to set your sights on local birds of Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir and West Branch State Park? Join the ODNR Divisions of Parks and Watercraft and Wildlife for a Birding by Kayak program in Portage County on Thursday, June 21st, 2018 from 10am-noon.
• New State Record Sunfish and Bigmouth Buffalo June 13, 2018
  A new Ohio record Green Sunfish by a nine year-old angler has been certified by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee. A new Ohio record Buffalo Sucker taken by bowfishing has also been certified.
• Howard Marsh Restores Much Needed Wetland Habitat June 12, 2018
  Howard Marsh has opened this spring in northwest Ohio after years of planning and preparation. This natural space has returned critical wetland habitat and added another gem to the southern shore of Lake Erie. The marsh is operated by Metroparks Toledo, and was purchased jointly by the Metroparks, ODNR Division of Wildlife, and the Clean […]
• Summer Fun: Wading Streams for Smallmouth Bass June 12, 2018
  Ohio is blessed with thousands of miles of fishable streams, rivers, and creeks. Just about every county has a public waterway where you can drown a lure to chase a fish. And during the summer, a popular fishing target in these streams is smallmouth bass.
• Fernwood State Forest Outdoor Days June 12, 2018
  ODNR Division of Wildlife staff routinely partners with Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout the state to educate Ohioans about the wealth of natural resources we have to enjoy and to protect. The 29th annual Fernwood State Forest Outdoor Days is an outstanding event that focuses on this very topic for local youngsters.
• Conservation Club Spotlight: Rush Creek Sportsmen’s Club (NW OH) June 11, 2018
  A gun, archery, and conservation club dedicated to passing on the traditions of sportsmanship and proper use of firearms.