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Quartet leads rifle and pistol summer league

August 20, 2009

The quartet of Joe Daly, John Mueller, Chris Stanfield and Dave Iliff were the top shooters during the summer league of the Defiance County Rifle and Pistol Club. Daly took first in the expert class of... Read Story.

[$] Falling fish shatters windshield

August 13, 2009

Falling fish shatters windshield MARBLEHEAD (AP) -- A woman in Ohio is telling a fish story about one that got away -- from a bird, and damaged her car. Authorities in northwest Ohio say the fish -- a Lake Erie freshwater drum, known as a sheepshead --... Read Story.

[$] Kids day set for Sunday

August 13, 2009

Kids day set for Sunday The Defiance County Fish and Game Club will hold a kids day on Sunday. The event begins at 12:30 p.m. with registration, sandwiches, chips and drinks at the clubhouse, located northwest of Defiance off Ohio 15. Youths will be... Read Story.

[$] Carbon monoxide killed Indiana girl

August 13, 2009

Carbon monoxide killed Indiana girl HUNTINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Officials say an 8-year-old Garrett girl died after breathing in exhaust from the boat she was riding on just before falling into J. Edward Roush Lake in Huntington County. An autopsy revealed... Read Story.

Open houses slated for Aug. 29

August 6, 2009

COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW) will host six regional open houses on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 12-3 p.m. Fish and wildlife biologists along with law enforcement officers will be on hand to answer questions. ... Read Story.

Bald eagle reproduction in Ohio shows continued success

July 30, 2009

COLUMBUS -- Reflecting national trends, Ohio's bald eagle population continues to grow in numbers and expand in territory. Biologists with the Ohio Division of Wildlife counted a record 215 nests in... Read Story.

Michigan sisters sharpening shooting skills in 4-H

July 23, 2009

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- Fifteen-year-old Laura Wittmann packs black powder into her muzzleloader and takes aims with her left eye closed and her right eye staring down the barrel to her target. ... Read Story.

Al Smith - It's not too early to be thinking about hunting

July 16, 2009

We may be headed toward the dog days of summer, but it is not too early to think about hunting seasons including some special hunts. Hunters are reminded they have only until the end of the month to apply... Read Story.

Area teams win state trap titles

July 16, 2009

Two teams from the Williams County Gun Club have won state championships at the Ohio State Trapshooting Tournaments at Marengo. The sub-junior champs (first photo) are, from left: Brad Nester, Trent Czartoski, Lorne Rossman, Sam Garrigus and Tyler... Read Story.

[$] Michigan man pleads guilty to poaching sturgeon

July 16, 2009

Michigan man pleads guilty to poaching sturgeon GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) -- A man has pleaded guilty to illegally taking a five-foot sturgeon from the Grand River in Grand Rapids. Thirty-year-old Secilio David Cantu admitted last week in district court... Read Story.

[$] NW Ind. boy shoots 150-pound gator in Iroquois River

July 16, 2009

NW Ind. boy shoots 150-pound gator in Iroquois River RENSSELAER, Ind. (AP) -- Conservation officers say a northwest Indiana teen-ager shot and killed an alligator about six feet long that he and a friend found in the Iroquois River in Jasper County. Zach... Read Story.

[$] 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.

Life jacket loaner program a hit

June 18, 2009

Life jacket loaner program a hit COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft says response to its Wear It Ohio! life jacket safety campaign is strong and Ohio boaters continue to sign up at special events being... 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.

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