Provided by the Ohio Division of Wildlife

State Wildlife Officer Ryan Kennedy, assigned to Hardin County, received a complaint concerning hunting without permission. A landowner had a trail camera photo of a suspect hunting on their property. Officer Kennedy contacted the suspect and found they had hunted white-tailed deer on the landowner’s property without a valid hunting license. The suspect was cited for hunting without permission and hunting without a license and paid $350 in fines.

State Wildlife Officer Payton Phenicie, assigned to Wyandot County, attended the Wyandot County Pheasants Forever youth hunt. Officer Phenicie spoke to the group about firearm safety and answered questions regarding hunting regulations. This event was an opportunity for experienced and first-time hunters to experience ring-necked pheasant hunting. Attendees were provided lunch, guides with dogs, the opportunity to harvest two pheasants, and, if needed, a firearm.