Walleyes explode in Lorain Vermilion area fishing surge
The Vermilion Lorain coast reported a heavy walleye bite with Captain Bob Jaycox’s Miss Majestic and at least 22 anglers aboard Saturday and a full limit Monday. Anglers, including Lorainite Bill Baumler, boasted 5 to 6 pounders and yearlings from the1982 hatch off Vermilion to 14 miles offshore as calm water and offshore schools drew boats away from inshore action.
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South Shore
Vermilion-Lorain
Bob Jaycox
Miss Majestic
Lorain
Ryser
Vermilion
Don Parsons
Vermilion-on-the-Lake
Boots” Wellert
Butternut Ridge Road
Darryl Styszko
Flora
Styszko
Midsummer hunter safety course set for Pittsfield
A three day hunter safety course is planned for July 11 13 and 14 at Pittsfield Town Hall with sessions from 18 am to 2 pm each day. Preregistration closes July 7 and can be done by calling Joe Buga 775 1735. Buga is among 85 Wildlife District Three instructors certified since last July 1 including eight from Lorain and six from Medina counties.
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Pittsfield Town Hall
Joe Buga
Buga
Wildlife District
Muskies Weekend Fishing Contest Set on Pyrnatuning Lake
A muskellunge and walleye fishing contest is planned on Pyrnatuning Lake this weekend with a five dollar entry. Registrations are at And over Beach 5 to 10 p.m. today and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. The hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Awards will be given in adult and junior classes for competitors aged 14 and under.
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Andover Beach
Pheasant Chick Rearing Boosts Ohio Counties
Ohio Division of Wildlife distributes day old pheasant chicks to rural landowners to encourage leaving hayfields uncut during nesting. In Lorain Ashland and Medina counties a total of 1300 chicks and 815 nesting acres are involved this year. Landowners rear birds to 12 weeks before releasing on site with state support at 25 chicks per three acres. Information from county game protectors or district wildlife office in Akron.
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Lorain County
Ohio Division of Wildlife Program
Ashland County
Medina County
County Game Protector
District Wildlife Office
Akron
Bass movie on PFC schedule at United Polish Club
Polish Fishermen's Club meets at lower hall of United Polish Club Lorain with a regular meeting at 7 pm followed by a film The Bass Tournament presented by TVArcy Eagan outdoor writer for the Plain Dealer. A trolling party off Lorain is set for July 23 with 8 am departure and noon return. Corlett Fishing Club members from Cleveland will join as guest anglers. Refreshments and prize session behind Bob Sidler's Hot Waters Marina. Chairman Dick Kish. PFC members urged to call 288 8685.
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Polish Fishermen's Club
United Polish Club
Lorain
Tvarcy Eagan
the Plain Dealer
Corlett Fishing Club
Cleveland
Bob Sidler
Hot Waters
Dick Kish
PFC
Bass and walleye survey under way at two lakes
Ohio Division of Wildlife biologists report a sampling study of fish caught and removed from Piedmont and Salt Fork Lakes. At Piedmont 800 walleyes have been tagged and at Salt Fork 1000 largemouth bass bear bright tags near the dorsal fin. Anglers are urged to inspect catches despite algae coverage and drop tagged fish in boat ramp drop boxes.
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Piedmont
Salt Fork Lakes
Ohio Division of Wildlife Biologists
Salt Fork
Coonskin Cap Brigade Benefits From Memorial Shoot
The Coonskin Cap Brigade gains from the Charlie OH Memorial Shoot on July 10 hosted by South Cuyahoga Sportsmens Association. The muzzle-loading public safety shoot runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chatham Grounds Medina 5370 Erhart Road between West Smith and Spencer Lake Roads. A work party at the Chatham grounds July 16 begins at 9 a.m. to prep the clubhouse and pavilion for the annual ox roast.
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Coonskin Cap Brigade
Charlie OH
South
Erhart Road
Medina
West Smith
Spencer Lake
Chatham Grounds
Don Miller Afloat and Afield on Summer Fishing
Black spot on warm water fish indicates harmless cysts from a parasite cycle in birds and snails. proper cooking ensures safety. Izaak Walton League Black River Chapter meets July 7 at Duck Pond. delegates attend July 12 Ike Convention. National Bow Hunters Education Course July 16 in Ravenna. preregistration via Buttler. New Wild Bird Feeding Preferences booklet from National Wildlife Federation priced per copy. Lake Erie clarity boosts 8-pound test line catches. gold lures boost walleye bites.
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Black River
Izaak Walton League
Met
Duck Pond
Diagonal Road
Arias Meadows
Ravenna
Arden Buttler
Buttler
National Wildlife Federation
Lake Erie
Lorain-Vermilion Area
Fishes of the Ohio River Guide Published
The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission releases a booklet titled Fishes of the Ohio River as a guide to 29 sport and commercial species and their habitats. The resource, offered free to public agencies and nonprofits, costs four dollars and can be ordered from ORLANCO at 414 Walnut St Cincinnati.
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Ohio River
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission
Orlanco
Walnut St
Cincinnati
Inland anglers dominate Lake Erie walleye tourney top spots
Inland anglers swept the League of Ohio Sportsmen Walleye Tour on Lake Erie, taking nine of the top ten places. Charles L. Osborn’s Camden team won $6,600 after topping 647 teams. Lester Wells of West Liberty earned $1,800, with disqualification reshuffling second place. Jack Whitney of Thornville led the third place finish, Whitney catching a nearly eight pound fish.
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Buckeyes
Lakesiders
League of Ohia
Lake Erie
Charles L. Osborn
Camden
Lester Wells
West Liberty
Wells
Matt Pribanic
Lorain
LOS
Jack Whitney
Thornville
Whitney
Frank Forman
Three of 100 tagged walleyes already caught in Erie contest
The Lake Erie Million Dollar Walleye Contest reports three of the 100 tagged fish caught so far. Each has earned $250 in merchandise plus cash when Trilene line and Lindy gear were used.
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Lake Erie
Leroy Smith
Galena
al Cameron
Upper Sandusky
CENTS Education Plan Promotes Conservation in Tennessee Schools
A statewide conservation education program named CENTS will supply teachers with material for K-12 curricula. It aligns with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Department of Education and uses Project Learning Tree and other resources from the Western Association of Game and Fish Commissions and the National Wildlife Federation. Workshops are being scheduled across the state, with over 30 planned for August, and Dr Padgett Kelly of the Tennessee Department of Education can provide details.
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CENTS
Tennessee
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Tennessee Department of Education
Western Association of Game and Fish Commissions
American Forest Institute
National Wildlife Federation
Project Cents
Tennessee Conservation League
Padgett Kelly
Tennessee Dept. of Education
Cordell Hall
Bidg
Nashville
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