Last outing for island anglers on rough Lake Erie trip
In a windy cold Lake Erie crossing from Kelleys Island to Marblehead, Dr. Matt McIver and a fisherman endure 6-foot waves and 39 degree air while chasing bass aboard a Triton 18 Pro Bassboat. Wool keeps you warm. the season isn’t over, just winding down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelleys Island
Matt McIver
Marblehead
Border Patrol
South Passage
Matt
Lake Erie Islands
Bears Run Wild as New Jersey Declares First Archery Season
Byron Scarbrough notes New Jersey counties face heavy black bear populations after years without hunting. Officials set an archery season harvesting 549 bears in one week, with a firearms season planned for December. The piece praises hunting and cites tourism benefits and purple painted trees marking private property in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
West Virginia
Ohio
Maryland expands bear hunt eastward amid debate
Maryland for the first time allows a four day bear hunt in Washington and Frederick counties joining Garrett and Allegany as officials say the black bear population is rising and needs management. Hunters with permits target Ursus americanus while critics argue the hunt panders to sportsmen and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Garrett
Allegany
Washington
Frederick
Harry Spiker
Department of Natural Resources
Howard
Prince Georges Counties
Spiker
Garrett County
Joe Lamp
Lamp
Fort Frederick
First clear photo confirms black bear sow with cubs in Ohio
In Ashtabula County, Colleen Porfillio and her daughter Jenna captured footage of a black bear sow with two cubs crossing a road. Wildlife officials say sightings of females with cubs are rare but increasing as bears explore northeast Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border. Residents are urged to report sightings with details to Ohio DNR Wildlife District Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Portage
Wayne
Akron
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Colleen Porfillio
Jenna
Scott Peters
Northeast
Buckeye
Peters
Wildlife District Three
Dnr
Lake Erie Fishing Report Highlights Dwelling Areas
Lake Erie fishing updates show water at 53 to 62 degrees off Toledo and Cleveland with walleye reports scarce. Top spots from earlier reports include Crib Reef Scott Point Shoal and Kelleys Island Shoal with trolling and casting methods noted. Perch activity remains limited though past success occurred near Crib Reef Big Pickerel Reef and other nearshore locales. Smallmouth bass fishing remains productive 10 to 30 feet around Cleveland Fairport Harbor Geneva Ashtabula with various rigs. Complied by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crib Reef
Scott Point Shoal
Kelleys Island Shoal
Big Pickerel Reef
Camp Perry Firing Range
Catawba Island State Park
Green Island
Rattlesnake Island
North Bass Island
Lucy’s Point
Middle Bass Island
Kelleys Island
Cleveland
Fairport Harbor
Geneva
Ashtabula
Conneaut
Ohio deer hunters urged to buy proper licenses and permits
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reminds deer hunters to obtain the correct license and deer permits before hunting. Antlerless permits expire November 27 and are valid in 10 counties including Lorain, with limited use in six northeast counties. District Three supervisor Scott Peters offers guidance and a wildlife hotline for questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio
ODNR
Division of Wildlife
Lorain County
Cuyahoga
Delaware
Franklin
Hamilton
Lake
Lucas
Portage
Stark
Summit
Scott Peters
District Three Wildlife Management
Peters
Wildlife District Three
Also Mentioned on This Page
Byron
Scarbrough
Byron Scarbrough
WVDNR
Arly
Lake Erie Fishing Report
Toledo
Central Basin
Gordon Park
Wildwood Park
Bagley Rd
Ashland
Boardman
Canton
Milan
San
Facebook
Smith&Wesson
anArine
Smith &Wesson
Stinner Hollow Point
Sat
Sun
Sam
DER
Jer
RUGER