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Outdoors

A black bear is watched by Lt. Bill   June 25, 2009 A black bear is watched by Lt. Bill Burby of Kingsford Public Safety as it sneaks a snack from a bird feeder in Kingsford, Mich., last...  Read Story.

Jason Heil, of Defiance, shows off the 42-pound   June 25, 2009 Jason Heil, of Defiance, shows off the 42-pound flathead catfish he caught recently in the Maumee River. The fish measured 46 inches long. Heil used a goldfish to catch the...  Read Story.

Ohio to participate in national waterways enforcement project   June 25, 2009 Ohio to participate in national waterways enforcement project COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft is among a number of state waterways enforcement agencies participating this weekend in a special...  Read Story.

Virgil Hull, 16, Grover Hill, landed this 25.7   June 18, 2009 Virgil Hull, 16, Grover Hill, landed this 25.7 pound flathead catfish that measures 37 inches long while fishing in his grandmother's pond in Dupont. He used a bluegill for...  Read Story.

Blue catfish weighs in at 96 pounds   June 18, 2009 Blue catfish weighs in at 96 pounds An Ohio state record blue catfish, weighing 96 pounds, is only the second blue catfish to fulfill a new state record category established in 2008. Th new record blue catfish has been certified by the Outdoor Writers...  Read Story.

ODNR helps thrifty Ohioans get back to outdoor basics   June 18, 2009 ODNR helps thrifty Ohioans get back to outdoor basics COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeing a notable recent upswing in the numbers of people enjoying the affordable outdoor opportunities ODNR offers. Ohioans in search of access...  Read Story.

Convicted Ohio wildlife violators pay price nationally   June 11, 2009 Convicted Ohio wildlife violators pay price nationally COLUMBUS -- Since Ohio became an Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (IWVC) member state on Jan. 1, 2008, 146 violators have been entered into the system by Ohio wildlife law enforcement officers....  Read Story.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan wildlife officials have   June 11, 2009 LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan wildlife officials have approved a management plan designed to protect black bears while curtailing their conflicts with people. The Department of Natural Resources announced the plan Wednesday. It was developed after a...  Read Story.

Black bears find new territory in cities, on roads   June 11, 2009 Black bears find new territory in cities, on roads ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Black bears are multiplying and on the move across North America, snooping around cities where they've been a rarity, becoming roadkill and leading states to start or expand hunting...  Read Story.

National parks plan three free summer weekends   June 11, 2009 National parks plan three free summer weekends WASHINGTON (AP) -- The National Park Service is looking to stimulate summer vacations at national parks. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced recently entrance fees at 147 national parks and monuments --...  Read Story.

Bags big turkey May 14, 2009 Weston Rivers (right), of Defiance, shot his first turkey with the help of his uncle, Tod Liffick (left), who used a turkey call to bring the tom turkey Rivers' way. The bird weighed 20 pounds and was taken in Paulding...  Read Story.

Six are top shooters in Defiance Rifle and Pistol Club fall and winter action   May 7, 2009 Six are top shooters in Defiance Rifle and Pistol Club fall and winter action The Defiance County Rifle and Pistol Club has honored its top shooters for the fall and winter league action. The sextet of Chris Stanfield, Rod France, Joe Daly, Roger Sisco,...  Read Story.

The Fort Defiance Bass Anglers annual kids fishing   April 30, 2009 The Fort Defiance Bass Anglers annual kids fishing day will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Boy Scout Camp Lakota in Defiance. Anglers must be 16 years old and younger to participate. Anglers will be grouped by age with prizes awarded in...  Read Story.

Jacob Schultz (left) mentored Ryan Voll last weekend   April 24, 2009 Jacob Schultz (left) mentored Ryan Voll last weekend as they hunted for turkeys during the Ohio youth turkey hunting weekend. Voll's turkey weighed 25 pounds, had a 10-inch beard and spurs that measured 11/4...  Read Story.

Federal grants will fund dock improvements at Put-In-Bay   April 16, 2009 Federal grants will fund dock improvements at Put-In-Bay COLUMBUS -- A federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft will improve amenities and better promote safety and access at Put-In-Bay's...  Read Story.