Anglers can ambush ice-out northern pike
Field guide style tips explain how northern pike spawn early and lure anglers with large minnows and flashy gear. It details tackle, rigging, and presentation, plus ideal spots like Mosquito and Findley Lake State Park for classic cold water pike angling.
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Bowen Angling Across Three Great Lakes For Big Kings And Walleyes
Elyria angler Tom Bowen recalls summer fishing in Lake Michigan Lake Ontario and Lake Erie with friends and family. He notes two trips on Michigan yielded limited king catches while another produced a seven pound king, and Michigan and Ontario charters proved costly. A mid November walleye surge on Lake Erie impressed, with limits of four to nine pounds. Bowen reports Erie offering the best value and angling, while Michigan and Ontario trips are pricier.
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Elyria
Tom Bowen
Sam
Tom
Michigan
Jim Fisher
North Ridgeville
Bob Reinker
Elton Becker
Bryan
Lake Michigan
Keith Ziegman
al Goodman
Lake Erie
Andy Szalay
Andy
Gary Goodman
Jerry Siwan
Great Lakes
Lakes Michigan
Ontario
Lorain SWCD Offers Spring Seedling Packets for 22 Choices
Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District opens orders for spring planting seedling packets including trees ground covers and wildflowers. Packets cover reforestation windbreak erosion control and wildlife habitat with options from 3 to 16.50 per packet and seedlings 8 to 24 inches tall. Call 322-1228 or 329-5352 for full details or visit the AG Center in Elyria during business hours.
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Swcd
Lowell St
Elyria
Ohio
AG Center
Loram
Hummel's deer joins Ohio Buckeye Big Bucks Club
Sharon Township archer Chuck Hummel earned entry to the Buckeye Big Bucks Club after his 10-pointer was scored at 153 points with 140 typical. The rack would have reached Boone and Crockett without six penalty point deductions for uneven tine lengths.
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Ohio
Chuck Hummel
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Chuck
Buckeye Big Bucks
Sam
BBBC
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State issues free license update for fishing and turkey permits
William Page, state coordinator, says Jan applicants for free resident fishing licenses will soon receive licenses by mail. Those who applied before Jan will get a mailer to confirm continued interest. Repeats planned for renewals to verify living recipients. Do not submit a second free license for fall applicants to avoid duplication. Exempt turkey permit applicants should use the white free license form, not the yellow card, and will receive licenses by mail soon.
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Page
Wild turkey seminar promotes booming Ohio hunt tags
Ohio wildlife officials expect a record demand for wild turkey hunting permits as spring season interest grows. Southern Shore Gun and Taxi Dermy in Oberlin will host a free wild turkey seminar on Sunday March 27 from 2 p m featuring a pro staff member from H S Strut and hands on learning. Call 775 2633 for full details.
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Division of Wildlife
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Pyle S. Amherst
Oberlin
S. of
Russia
H. S. Strut
Phoning
Southern Shore
Wildlife sightings and hunting notices from Ohio areas
Wildlife crews at Killbuck Wildlife Area report large flocks of mallards and other ducks, with Tundra swans nearby, while Lorain Hot Waters host canvasbacks hooded mergansers and others. Wood ducks and woodcocks courtship noted. report collar colors of neck-collared Canada geese. At least 12 Bald Eagles nesting in Ohio this spring. SAFE HUNTER COURSE set for April 9 10 in Medina. register by phone. Ohio has 972 licensed charter captains. Michigan 975 fishing Great Lakes. Muskies taken from Clearfork tailwaters. saugeye caught at Charles Mill and Pleasant Hill reservoirs. Crow season ended March 12. resumes June 2. Ham shoots March 20 27 at North Royalton venue. contact B Strauss.
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Killbuck
Lorain
Ohio
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