State Wildlife Officer Matt Smith has been assigned to Henry County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Officer Smith is a 2000 graduate of Napoleon High School in Henry County. In 2003, he received an Associate degree in Wildlife Management from Hocking College.
Smith has been the state wildlife officer assigned to Defiance County since his graduation from the Ohio Wildlife Officer Academy in 2005.
As a state wildlife officer, Smith has 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 conflicts. 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 Smith, call the Division of Wildlife District Two Headquarters in Findlay at 419-424-5000. To report illegal activity involving wildlife, call 1-800-POACHER. Reports can remain anonymous.
The mission of the ODNR Division of Wildlife is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all. Visit wildohio.gov to find out more.
