Tag: Hunting and Fishing News
Turkey group enhancing wildlife areas in Ohio
The National Wild Turkey Federation is working with the Ohio Division of Wildlife to improve over 500 acres of wildlife habitat in three wildlife areas.
Ohio man is convicted of fraud in hunting lease scheme
An Ohio man was convicted of wire fraud and sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to sell hunting leases on properties where he had no authority.
Entomologist asks Pa. hunters for help in deer ‘keds’ research
A Penn State entomologist is asking Pennsylvania deer hunters for help with research on biting flies, which may be vectors of dangerous disease.
Geneva hunting now limited to archery
Only archery is permitted in designated hunting areas at Geneva State Park as of the beginning of the season on Oct. 15.
Ohio approves change to three fishing lines
The Ohio Wildlife Council voted to approve a proposal to allow a maximum of three fishing lines statewide on Oct. 5.
Statewide initiative to restore bobwhite quail across W.Va.
Gov. Jim Justice held an event to announce a brand-new statewide initiative to stock bobwhite quail at Wildlife Management Areas across West Virginia.
Annual pheasant releases in Ohio
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife will release ring-necked pheasants at public hunting areas in late October and November.
Lottery for river otter, beaver trapping is Oct. 8
Beaver and river otter trapping permits on managed areas for the 2022-23 Ohio season will be issued via in-person lotteries Oct. 8.
APHIS places restrictions on hunter harvested wild birds
USDA APHIS set restrictions on hunter-harvested wild birds from all of Canada, due to the risk of transmitting highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Renovated Indian Creek Shooting Range now open
The public shooting range at Indian Creek Wildlife Area in Brown County, which has been undergoing improvements since 2021, opened Sept. 16.
