Two Lorain Countians gain Buckeye Big Bucks Club honors
In a Feb 14 ceremony at the Rhodes Building Ohio State Fairgrounds Columbus 108 Ohio deer hunters receive BBBC membership and record book listings for 1979 white tail trophies. James Lugaski and David Bring earned typical racks scoring 149 1 8 and 141 4 8 points. Robert Betz of Medina also holds a record typical rack at 150 2 8. The BBBC began in 1957 and requires 140 points for typical and 160 for non typical. Banquet tickets cost 10 dollars and can be ordered from secretary Jack Henderson.
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Lorain
Ohio
Buckeye Big Bucks
Rhodes Building
Ohio State Fairgrounds
Columbus
James Lugaski
Annis Froad
South Amherst
David Bring
Augdon Drive
Elyria
Sugaski
Lorain County
Bring
Ceshocton County
Robert Betz
Medina
Guernsey County
Lugaski
BBBC
Tom Sheldon
John Capp
Merrill Gilfillan
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Jack Henderson
Barnesville
Harold Sackett
Ashland
Henderson
Nominees Sought for Arbor Day Award in Ohio
The Division of Forests Ohio seeks nominees for the 1981 Arbor Day Award to honor individuals communities or groups for significant Ohio tree planting efforts. Nominations due by 5 p.m. April 3 to the Forestry Division in Columbus with a brief statement of accomplishments.
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Division of Forests
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Columbus
Ohio
Forestry
S P.m
ODNR
Robert W. Teater
Division of Forestry
Fountain Square
Winter feeding tips for Ohio wildlife from Division of Wildlife
Ohio wildlife officials urge residents to aid quail and songbirds during deep winter by scattering cracked corn, soybeans, or other grain near cover to protect against snow and predators. In cities, bread scraps should be placed openly to help birds and animals, and feeding should continue through winter until natural forage returns.
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Norv Hall
Division of Watercraft
Four common feathers and seven freshwater angler hooks quiz
Outdoorsman quiz from Sports Afield tests readers on identifying four common feathers and seven lure hooks with their uses. The piece notes the answers appear upside down at the bottom. It mentions a Fly Red Benders club meeting rescheduled from March to March 2 to avoid a conflict per Jin Grace.
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Sports Afield Magazine
The
Fly Red
Finwood
Jin Grace
Club
Hiking and ice fishing clinic at Findley State Park
Outdoor enthusiasts will attend a Saturday doubleheader at Findley State Park with a 10 kilometer winter hike along Buckeye Trail via Hickory Grove and Wyandotte trails plus a 2 to 5 pm ice fishing clinic at Picnic Point led by Ohio Division of Wildlife experts. Bring warm clothing and lunch. fishing license expires Feb 28. Advance ticket sales for the Cleveland show end March 13.
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Cleveland Convention Center
Kathy Poulton
Cleveland
Kathy
Findley State Park
Picnic Point
Ohio Division of Wildlife Experts
First gun show of 1981 sells out at Medina site
Conrad and Dowdell Productions stages the season’s first gun show at Medina County Fairgrounds Community Building. Sell-out at 275 tables, largest yet for the firm. Two displays include Marlin 22s and government model 30 40 Krags. Hours 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and 8 am to 5 pm Sunday. Admission 1.50, under 12 free, Golden Buckeye 1.25. Route 42 entrance advised.
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Medina County Fairgrounds
Conrad and Dowdell Productions Inc
Jim Dowdell
South Atheist
Visual distress signal rules updated for Ohio coastal waters
Federal rules require 1981 boaters on coastal waters and the Great Lakes to carry Coast Guard approved distress signals for day and night use on crafts 16 feet or longer and for hire crafts with six or fewer passengers. Exemptions include parade entrants and small open sailboats under 26 feet.
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Great Lakes
Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Watercraft
Ohio
Lake Erie
Sandusky Bay
Coast Guard
Division of Watercraft
Wild Turkey Permit Numbers Increase in Ohio
Ohio increases spring wild turkey permits as population rises and more counties open to hunting. First 2,500 permits issued March 1 on a first come basis for the full two week season. after that, options include second week only or fee refund. Unlimited second week permits available. Application forms from wildlife district offices. $10.75 fee. mail only. no weekend reception. 1981 season opens April 27 to May 9 for bearded turkeys. hours half hour before sunrise to sunset.
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Ohio
Wildlife District
District Two
Lima Avenue
Findlay
District Three
Portage Lakes Drive
Akron
Ohio Wild Turkey Federation to hold 5th annual seminar
Ohio State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold its fifth annual meeting and seminar in Columbus March 14 15 at Imperial House North. Renie Blankenship Jr. of Cincinnati will chair with sessions starting 9 a.m. March 14 including workshops and calling demonstrations. Seminar tickets cost 6 dollars. banquet prices are to be set around 15 dollars per couple.
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Ohio State
National Wild Turkey Federation
Columbus
Renie Blankenship Jr
Cincinnati
Buckeye
Imperial House North
Morse Road
Scioto Drive
Area turkey shoots in several clubs this winter
Amherst Sportsmen's Club holds Sunday shoots at 1 p.m. to dark through Feb. 15 along Cooper Foster Road near Oak Point Road. Beaver Creek Sportsman's Club offers Saturday 1 p.m. shoots and Sunday noon sessions with factory options. Quarry Road in Russia Township. North Ridgeville Hot Stove Baseball Association hosts Sunday 12:30 p.m. games at Palmer Field via Bainbridge Road. Rochester Rod and Gun Club runs Sunday noon shoots on Eagle Street. Litchfield sports shop opening Feb. 15 next to D and H Restaurant. 1,108 square-foot facility. gear for kenters and fishermood.
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Amherst Sportsmen’s Club
Cooper Foster Road
Oak Point Road
Beaver Creek Sportsman’s Club
Quarry Road
Russia Township
Garfield Road
North Ridgeville Hot Stove Baseball Association
Palmer Field
Bainbridge Road
Fairacres
Rochester
ROD and Gun Club
Eagle Street
Don Munford
D and H
Circle
Litchfield
Kenters
Fishermood
New Ohio Fishing Maps Book Covers 70 Lakes
A new two color Ohio Fishing Maps book compiles the best lake maps in one 80 page volume. It shows water depths and key points for easy navigation. Priced at 7.50, include payment to Fishing Maps Division, 1498 Mulford Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, delivery 3 to 4 weeks.
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Ohio
Mulford
Columbus
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