The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife’s Michele Butler is being recognized for her exemplary work as a wildlife officer. The Mississippi Flyaway Council is honoring Officer Butler with the Waterfowl Protection Officer of the Year award. The Waterfowl Protection Officer of the Year award is presented to a law enforcement officer…
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced that the fishing boat seized from Chase Cominsky, 37, of Hermitage, Pa., was sold through an online auction Tuesday. Cominsky and Jacob Runyan, 44, of Ashtabula, were convicted in May 2023 of felony cheating and misdemeanor animal ownership charges. The forfeited boat, a 22-foot…
Ohio Wildlife Officer Nolan Johnson, of Marblehead, has been assigned at-large in northwest Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Johnson, 21, graduated from Danbury High School and then Hocking College in 2022 with a degree in natural resources law enforcement. During his downtime, Officer Johnson enjoys hunting,…
Ohio Wildlife Officer Mike Ohlrich, of Liberty Center, has a new assignment in Lucas County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. He replaces Ohio Wildlife Officer Anthony Lemle, who was assigned to Noble County. Officer Ohlrich is a graduate of Liberty Center High School. In 2008, he graduated from…
Ohio hunters checked 19,359 white-tailed deer during the opening day of gun hunting season on Monday, Nov. 27, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s seven-day gun season is open until Sunday, Dec. 3, and a two-day gun season is open on Dec. 16-17. This year’s opening day harvest…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD It is time once again to take a closer look at some of the animals that call Ohio home. Have you been following along at all the animals that have been covered over the past year? Do you think that just about every animal has been featured? The answer to…
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…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD Email: patrick.troyer@pauldingswcd.org Many might be wondering if we have touched on every major form of wildlife that lives in Ohio. While there have been several species that have been covered in our Ohio Wildlife Series, we have not even scratched at the surface of all the amazing wildlife species that…
FINDLAY, OH – Brock Williamson, 23, of Bucyrus, Ohio will be assigned as the new state wildlife officer in Van Wert County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Williamson is one of 10 new wildlife officer cadets who have been undergoing extensive training and were sworn in as…
FINDLAY, OH – Levi Farley, 28, of Antwerp, Ohio will be assigned as the new state wildlife officer in Paulding County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Farley is one of 10 new wildlife officer cadets who have been undergoing extensive training and were sworn in as commissioned…
By: Patrick Troyer, Paulding SWCD It’s time once again to make a trek to the great outdoors and learn about some great Ohio wildlife. Have you been following our journey about the animals that call Ohio home? We have covered a vast array of native Ohio animals such as the big brown bat, river otter,…
Individuals interested in the basic skills needed to trap are encouraged to attend an informational workshop provided by the Ohio State Trappers Association (OSTA) according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Workshops will be held at multiple locations across the state. In Northwest Ohio, a workshop will be held at Magee Marsh Wildlife…
Two Lucas County residents were recently convicted in Henry County Common Pleas Court following a two-year poaching and theft investigation by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Edward Polansky, 28, of Holland, and Rodney Polansky, 33, of Toledo, were convicted of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a felony in…
