Outdoor Writers Of Ohio selects area nominees for honors
Voting ends January 20 with two Sandusky area candidates among 1 2 men in the running. Bill Saxbe supervises Sandusky District while Merrill Gilfillan a local writer also receives nomination for his conservation and outdoor education work. Cummins resigns. the nominations praise Saxbe Gilfillan Laycock and Miller for progress in wildlife, writing and conservation as the convention approaches at Pick Reek Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outdoor Writers of Ohio
Moxley
Medina County
Cummins
Saxbe
Gilfillan
Buckeyes
Big Bucks
Ohio
Boone and Crockett Club
Laycock
Miller
Johnson Motor Co
Outdoor Writers Association of
Archer Afield xickerk John Clouser quits archery
Archer John Clouser retires from archery citing lack of space for trophies as Outdoor Editor Don Miller begins bow shooting. The piece covers local archery groups, upcoming shoots, goat shoot at Wellington Bow Hawks, and practice schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Clevenger
Tom Sheldon
Bill Dietrick
Clyde Stanfield
Tra Aukerman
Don Powers
Wellington
Marshall Cole
Hal ‘Rothgery
Oberlin Sportsmen's Club
Low Water Havoc Hits Northern Ohio Fishing Sport
The northern Ohio fishing scene faces disruption as water shortages hamper popular angling, reducing access to prime spots and altering routines for local anglers, clubs, and charters during peak season. Replacement patterns emerge as water levels fall.
Time Running Short Six Days Left In Season For Hunting
Area hunters have six days remaining to hunt rabbits and pheasants on public lands. In past years Mud Brook and Old Woman Creek yielded pike up to 12 pounds during spring spawning runs, but low water and blocked access have reduced success. Deep marsh areas near the lake are now best for northern pike. A record black bear weighed 605 pounds before release, with no hunting casualties reported during the four day deer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mud Brook
Old Woman Creek
Mudlé Brook
Ohio
Geanon
Robert Strohm
Cornell Univer
Wildlife Division
Tugoweek
Boating Popularity Grows Nine Percent In 1958
A joint trade report by the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers and the Outboard Boating Club of America notes 1958 sees boating expenditures reach 7.085 billion dollars, up 9 percent from 1957, with 37 million people participating and a fleet of about 7.33 million craft on U.S. waters. The study details counts of motor, inboard, and sail boats, plus engines and related costs, despite a recession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers and
Outboard Boating Club of America
U. S
U. S. Coast Guard
U. S. Bureau of Customs
Relaxed Frog Race Rules In Cortland Contingent
Cortland sponsors loosened frog race rules after learning a state law could limit entrants. A conservation statute limits captivity of frogs to June through harvest, prompting the Cortland Youth Bureau to allow entrants to substitute a pet turtle if no frog was captured that season. Raccoon Arrest In Coloma Michigan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortland
N. Y
UPD
Coloma
Mich
Ray Hampton
Robert Vander Roest
Hampton
Shad Kills No Reason For Worry
Gizzard shad, a small forage fish, floats dead on surface each winter. The Ohio Division of Wildlife notes this occurs about 40 years and does not threaten overall health as population recovers quickly. While considered unimportant to anglers, shad support other game fish like crappies, bass, and bluegills. A hunting tip suggests rubbing burnt cork around the eyes to reduce glare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Afloat and Afloat and Afield By Don Miller
Don Miller recounts a chaotic indoor archery session with the Bow-Hawks of Wellington, detailing misfires, missed targets, and self-deprecating humor as teammates Pete Eastin and John Grissinger call scores while Miller hides behind backdrops. He notes the event’s comic failures and his relief at reading a Louisiana fishing book by Grits Gresham, a familiar outdoor editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Miller
Don
Wellington
Gall Ward
Chicago
Pete Eastin
John Grissinger
Miller
Pete
John
Louisiana
Grits Gresham
Shreveport Times
Grits
Ice and muskies spark rival moods across Ohio and Florida
Ice fishermen cheer the cold as muskies wake in Ohio lakes with early spring catches promising heavier fish due to roe in females. Florida bass fishing draws experts to a subtropical, year round scene where large mouth bass thrive in some districts yet decline in others with snook dominating in winter and swamp pockets offering prime tides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ted
Florida
Jason Lucas
Sports Afield
Cold Front Weather Affects Fishing Success Says Weather Facts
The John son Motors News Bureau outlines how weather fronts influence angling results. Fishermen should note that fish tend to hold near the bottom during passing fronts and respond to bait or deep running lures, with the best chances when such fronts are moving through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Motors
Mid-America Boat Show previewing 1960s Cleveland harbor events
The Cleveland Public Auditorium hosts the Mid-America Boat Show with boat displays, barometer tips, and sea craft trends. Highlights include fiberglass boat booths, Ulrichsen Sea Skiff case model, and safety notes on wind and water for muskie and bass fishing. A new son for the Dunfords is announced. Robb Romp plans New York show attendance. a fire at Vermilion marina causes light damage to a cruiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-America
Cleveoland Public Auditorium
Apo
Cleveland
New York
Lake Erie
Navy
Mercury
Ulrichsen Sea
Robb Romp
Vermilion Marina
Vermilion
Moes Marine Service
Convention Set by Ohio Commercial Fishermen Monday and Tuesday
The Ohio Commercial Fishermen's Association will hold its annual meeting at Hotel Carter in Cleveland on Monday and Tuesday. Monday focuses on business matters, while Tuesday opens to the public with sessions on fishery product marketing at 10 30 a m pollution of Lake Erie waters at 1 36 p m and exploratory fishing gear at 3 15 p m a biological panel at 1 45 p m chaired by Dr Charles Dambach of Ohio State University with members from Ohio Wildlife USFWS Canadian Lands and Forests and the New York Pennsylvania and Michigan conservation departments. Association officers Ray Full Newton A Bostater and Alfred Ming hail from Vermilion and Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ohio Commercial Fishermen's Association
Carter
Cleveland
Lake
Erie
Paul Schafer
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Charles Dambach
Ohio State University
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Canadian Department of Lands and Forests
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Association
Ray Full
Vermilion
Newton A. Bostater
Huron
Alfred Ming
Snow Makes For Dandy Fox Hunts In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Fish Commission approves fly fishing plan for 6212 miles of streams across 17 counties for 1959. Sportsmen praised the plan as a chance to hunt fox in snow and fish with minimal restrictions. The article notes dawn to dusk hours, driving sequences, and safety tips, with common dates and regulations for trout opening dates and shotgun load guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania’ Fish Commission
Bill Voigt
Commission
Hebe
Jira
Pennsylvania
Young Archer Shoots Foot in Bunny Incident
In Trumbull County two youths spotted a rabbit. One boy held the rabbit as the other prepared to shoot, but the arrow struck the holder’s foot instead. The accident is noted as a rare misfire in local wildlife records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Archer
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Trumbull County
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Sandusky
Bill Saxbe
Merrill Gilfillan
Archer
Xickerk
John Clouser
Bow Hawks
Black River
Sugar Tidge Road
Wellington Bow Hawks
Old Eagles
Welington
Black River Bow Benders
Metropolitan Park
Vermilion Bow and Barre
Parsons Rd
Cer
Findley State Park
Shad
Earl Shovlin
Bow-Hawks
Earl
Hal Rothgery
Terry Huff
Andid
Ferry
By Dayle Rodgers
Junior
Juanita Dunford
Martin Allen
Hub Wilcox
Lucky Guy
Snow
Fox
Lorain County
Sportsmans Digest
Lewe
Walt
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