Tag: Hunting and Fishing News
Ohio proposal will allow for three fishing lines statewide
The Ohio Wildlife Council received a proposal to allow a maximum of three lines while fishing statewide during its regularly scheduled meeting July 13.
Portage Lakes Youth Fishing Area now open for summer
The youth fishing area in Portage Lakes is now open to budding anglers and continues every weekend through Labor Day, Sept. 5.
Yost files lawsuit against fake fishing lure business
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit in Defiance County against four people who ran an unregistered business that sold fishing lures.
Ohio’s turkey and grouse brood surveys begin in July
The ODNR Division of Wildlife is asking citizen scientists to report wild turkey and ruffed grouse sightings in July and August for the summer brood survey.
It is turtle season in Ohio
Ohio's turtle season is open July 1 to Dec. 31. Learn more about the regulations, strategies for catching and ways to enjoy turles.
Fish age and length determine bag limits at Ohio lakes
The management of fish species in any body of water depends on determining how old the fish are, and whether their growth rates are good for their age.
Plan to apply for Ohio’s controlled hunts in July
Applications for Ohio's controlled public land hunting opportunities will be accepted beginning July 1.
Summer is catfish time in Ohio
Ohio's lakes, rivers, reservoirs and streams are home to four types of catfish: blue, bullhead, channel and flathead. Find out where to go fishing for them.
Record blue catfish caught in West Virginia in May
On May 25, Steve Price of Lancaster, Ohio, caught and released a blue catfish that broke the West Virginia record for both weight and length.
Managing the ‘deer problem’ in urban areas
When deer populations become too large it has negative implications for the natural ecosystems they impact. Learn more about managing deer populations.
