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3 days ago
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‘Leave fawns alone': Ohio Division of Wildlife issues another alert
**Related Video Above: Ohio troopers rescue baby deer from side of busy highway (Credit: Ohio State Highway Patrol) CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Ohio Division of Wildlife is continuing to ask people to go against their instinct and leave baby deer in place should they come upon any that appear abandoned. 'You took this from a 4-year-old': Parma grandfather's plea after flamingo stolen 'Please leave fawns alone,' the Division of Wildlife wrote in a Facebook post Monday, along with a photo similar to the one below: 'This is completely normal behavior for a deer fawn, and human intervention is unnecessary,' the division said in the post. This was a reiteration of a post from earlier this spring urging Ohioans to leave the little deer in peace. Rescue photos: Deer gets stuck on rocks behind Rock Hall Mother deer reportedly do not spend a lot of time with their nearly scentless offspring in order to keep fawns safe from predators. Often in cities, that means fawns appear to be left behind near people's homes and gardens, but their mothers will visit multiple times a day. If you believe a fawn has actually been abandoned or is in danger, reach out to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in your area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-04-2025
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Why 2 man are banned from hunting in Ohio for 3 years
ATHENS, Ohio (WJW) – Two men have been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple wildlife violations. The two men were charged with poaching white-tailed deer in Southeast Ohio. Pet food recalled after testing positive for salmonella and listeria: FDA The men from Mississippi were ordered to pay more than $15,000 in restitution, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Dawson Brown, 25, of Poplarville, Miss., pleaded guilty to seven charges in Belmont County Court related to unlawfully taking white-tailed deer. The charges include hunting with the aid of a motor vehicle, hunting deer with a firearm during the archery season, hunting outside of legal shooting hours, possessing untagged deer parts, hunting without a nonresident hunting license, hunting without a nonresident deer permit, and spotlighting. Fire damages popular Mexican restaurant Kaballos Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Middlefield Two of the antler sets were analyzed for trophy restitution and scored 166-2/8 and 154-5/8. Brown was ordered to pay $13,169.37 in restitution and $865 in fines and court costs, serve three years of probation, and forfeit his hunting privileges in Ohio for three years. Five firearms, a spotlight, venison, and four antlered deer skulls were forfeited to the Division of Wildlife. Brown was sentenced to 390 days in jail, with all but 30 days suspended. Jase D. Smith, 24, of Poplarville, Miss., pleaded guilty to four charges in Muskingum County Court. The charges were hunting without permission, hunting without a nonresident deer permit, hunting without a nonresident hunting license, and failing to game check a deer after harvest. He was ordered to pay $1,885 in restitution and $249.25 in fines and court costs, serve 30 days in jail, and forfeit his hunting privileges in Ohio for three years. 25-year-old man shot to death in Barberton A crossbow, spotlights, and deer mount were forfeited to the Division of Wildlife. Smith also pleaded guilty in Belmont County Court to possession of untagged deer parts. He was ordered to pay $605 in fines and court costs and complete three years of probation. The Belmont County court also revoked his Ohio hunting privileges, concurrent with the suspension from Muskingum County Court. Smith was sentenced to 60 days in jail, suspended. Two antlered deer skulls were forfeited to the Division of Wildlife. Both men will likely lose hunting rights in 47 other states, including Mississippi, for three years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-04-2025
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2 men banned from hunting in Ohio for 3 years after poaching white-tailed deer
Two men from Mississippi have been banned from hunting in Ohio for 3 years after poaching white-tailed deer. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The two men pleaded guilty to multiple charges after poaching white-tailed deer in Southeast Ohio and were ordered to pay more than $15,000 in restitution, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. TRENDING STORIES: 6 new laws take effect in Ohio Man named Cocaine threatens Subway employees with a knife, sheriff says Blue Origin mission ends safely with all-female, star-studded crew Dawson Brown, 25, of Poplarville, Miss., pleaded guilty to seven charges in Belmont County Court related to unlawfully taking white-tailed deer. The charges include hunting with the aid of a motor vehicle, hunting deer with a firearm during the archery season, hunting outside of legal shooting hours, possessing untagged deer parts, hunting without a nonresident hunting license, hunting without a nonresident deer permit, and spotlighting. Five firearms, a spotlight, venison, and four antlered deer skulls were forfeited to the Division of Wildlife. Two of the antler sets were analyzed for trophy restitution and scored 166-2/8 and 154-5/8. Brown was ordered to pay $13,169.37 in restitution and $865 in fines and court costs. He also has to serve three years of probation and is banned from hunting in Ohio for three years. Jase D. Smith, 24, of Poplarville, Miss., pleaded guilty to four charges in Muskingum County Court, including hunting without permission, hunting without a nonresident deer permit, hunting without a nonresident hunting license, and failing to game check a deer after harvest. He also pleaded guilty in Belmont County Court to possession of untagged deer parts. In Muskingum County, Smith was ordered to pay $1,885 in restitution and $249.25 in fines and court costs, serve 30 days in jail, and is banned from hunting in Ohio for three years. In Belmont County, he was ordered to pay $605 in fines and court costs and complete three years of probation. He was also sentenced to 60 days in jail, but that was suspended. 'The Belmont County court also revoked his Ohio hunting privileges, concurrent with the suspension from Muskingum County Court,' the ODNR Division of Wildlife said. A crossbow, spotlights, deer mount, and two antlered deer skulls were forfeited to the Division of Wildlife. Both Brown and Smith were entered into the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which is an agreement that recognizes the suspension of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in member states, according to the ODNR. Both men will likely lose hunting rights in 47 other states, including Mississippi, for three years. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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10-04-2025
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Ohio Division of Wildlife looking for volunteers to help look for sandhill cranes
The sandhill crane population in Ohio appears to be increasing. Last year, 412 sandhill cranes were counted in Ohio, up from 357 the previous year. This year's crane count will take place this weekend, and the Ohio Division of Wildlife is looking for volunteers. "The Division of Wildlife along with partners and volunteers will count the numbers of sandhill cranes seen or heard in specific counties in Ohio," the department said in a prepared statement. "This year's crane count takes place in 33 counties. These locations have habitats where sandhill cranes typically nest such as wet meadows, shallow marshes, bogs and other wetlands." Sandhill cranes are one of the oldest living bird species, dating back as far as 2.5 million years. They have long legs, necks and bills, and they typically range from 34 to 38 inches in height and 6 to 7 feet in wingspan. "The plumage of the adult sandhill crane is gray with a bald red skin patch on its forehead," according to the Ohio Department of Resources. "Their eyes are yellow and their bill, legs and feet are blackish. Immature sandhill cranes have a gray body with a brownish head and they lack the red skin patch." Sandhill cranes are listed as a "threatened" species in Ohio. The count will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. April 12. Those interested in participating can contact a county coordinator. Those wanting to support the growth of the sandhill crane population in Ohio can purchase an Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp, as the proceeds go directly to wildlife conservation. "This fund supports habitat restoration, wildlife and habitat research projects, creation of free wildlife educational materials, as well as efforts to restore and conserve endangered and threatened species," according to a news release. The stamp can be purchased online or at locations that sell hunting and fishing licenses. Here's a look at the Ohio sandhill crane count in the past few years: 2024: 412 (32 counties surveyed) 2023: 357 (30 counties surveyed) 2022: 311 (26 counties surveyed) 2021: 160 (five counties surveyed) Here's how many sandhill cranes were spotted in the different counties last year: Ashland: 7 Ashtabula: 1 Columbiana: 0 Delaware: 3 Erie: 4 Franklin: 5 Fulton: 0 Geauga: 48 Hardin: 5 Holmes: 28 Knox: 17 Lake: 0 Licking: 0 Logan: 2 Lorain: 1 Lucas: 56 Mahoning: 6 Marion: 3 Medina: 14 Morrow: 0 Ottawa: 17 Pickaway: 6 Portage: 10 Richland: 27 Sandusky: 9 Stark: 0 Summit: 5 Trumbull: 10 Tuscarawas: 3 Wayne: 106 Williams: 13 Wyandot: 6 This article originally appeared on The Repository: Sandhill crane count for 2025 is April 12 in Ohio, volunteers sought
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20-03-2025
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10 Lake Erie anglers charged after taking more fish than legal limit
(WJW) – A total of 10 anglers were charged after unlawfully taking more than the legal daily limit of walleye while fishing in Lake Erie. According to a press release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Division of Wildlife's law enforcement officers recently closed two cases in which 10 anglers were charged in Huron Municipal Court. Dodge Challenger stolen from local dealership In the first court case, Robert Bragg, 34, Brian Gerschutz, 49, Noah Gerschutz, 26, and Joshua Longardner, 27, were charged for taking more than the daily limit of walleye on Lake Erie, according to the ODNR. Each was found guilty and paid $210 in fines and court costs. Fifteen walleye were forfeited to the ODNR In the second court case, Devon Devries, 28, Todd Devries, 52, Gregg Zack, 58, Nathan Zack, 31, Phillip Manthei, 62, and Jason Unger, 49, were found guilty of taking more than the daily limit of walleye on Lake Erie and having fish in an 'unlawful form while away from a permanent residence,' the release said. Each angler was ordered to pay $310 in fines and court costs. Twenty-two walleye were forfeited to the ODNR. Former Senator Sherrod Brown and wife move out of Cleveland According to the release, two of the defendants had previous charges for taking more than the legal limit of walleye on Lake Erie. According to the ODNR, the daily bag limit for walleye on Lake Erie is six fish, with a minimum length requirement of 15 inches 'Walleye fishing limits are enforced by the Division of Wildlife to prevent overfishing and protect the fishery for sustainable use, ensuring future generations may enjoy Ohio's outdoors,' the release said. Click here for more information about fishing in Ohio. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
