FINDLAY, OH – State Wildlife Officer Austin Dickinson has been assigned to Williams County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Officer Dickinson is a 2007 graduate of Genoa High School in Ottawa County. In 2011, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Bowling Green State University.
Dickinson has been the state wildlife officer assigned to Seneca County since his graduation from the Ohio Wildlife Officer Academy in 2014.
As a state wildlife officer, Dickinson will have statewide jurisdiction to enforce wildlife regulations, investigate allegations of waterway pollution, protect state property, and make arrests. He will also conduct educational programs, perform fish and wildlife management duties, and advise landowners on dealing with wildlife. Wildlife officers serve an important role as a point of contact with law enforcement and other agencies on topics of mutual interest, providing assistance and expertise.
To reach Officer Dickinson, call the Wildlife District Two Headquarters in Findlay at 419-424-5000. To report serious activity involving wildlife, call 1-800-POACHER. Reports can remain anonymous.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
