Field reports from NW Ohio wildlife officers
April 29 Media Release from Ohio Division of Wildlife Offices
State Wildlife Officer Payton Phenicie, assigned to Wyandot County, received information regarding potential wildlife violations committed by a group of hunters. During the 2024 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, Officer Phenicie contacted the group and discovered multiple violations.
Three individuals received summonses and pleaded guilty to taking more than one antlered deer per licensed year, possessing a shotgun or rifle loaded with more than three shells, and providing false game check information. Two antlered deer were seized as evidence and one individual paid $500 in restitution.
State Wildlife Officer Ethan Bingham, assigned to Williams County, recently attended the annual Williams County Maple Syrup Festival. Officer Bingham worked with the Williams County Sharpshooters 4-H Club and Ohio Division of Wildlife management consultant Mark Witt to offer archery and BB gun shooting opportunities to approximately 2,000 attendees.
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Pirate girls golf close 2nd at tri; Bauman 1st
- Pirate boys golf 2nd in NWC quad-match
- Pirate girls tennis loss at Wapak
- "You Made It" Forum welcomes Class of 2029
- 2nd annual Bluffton Porchfest celebrates live music
- Learn to play bridge at the Senior Center
- Blanchard Valley Health System enhances “Find-a-Doc”
- Taste of Bluffton serves as mixer for students and residents
- Heart to Heart: New Blood Pressure Guidelines
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
- Mayberry Rd. closure Aug. 27-28
- Janet M. Leonard was a teacher
- Pirates boys golf wins NWC tri
- Inside Innovations brings established design studio to Bluffton
- Walking thru Autumn hikes include Motter Park
- Colloquium Presentation: Emotional Education in 18th Century Germany
- Student to Share Lessons from Study Abroad Experience in Mexico