Field Reports From ODW Officers

Field reports from ODW Officers

MAY 27 MEDIA RELEASE___Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two During the 2024-25 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, observed a hunter wearing only a hunter-orange hat. Hunters are required to wear an orange vest, coat, jacket, or coveralls during deer gun hunting seasons. Officer Porinchok contacted the hunter and issued a citation for not wearing the required hunter orange. T…

Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers

Central Ohio – Wildlife District One State Wildlife Officer Austin Levering, assigned to Knox County, spoke to the Apple Valley Garden Club about Ohio’s wildlife history and how conservation has played a crucial role in restoring many of our fish and wildlife species. Officer Levering also talked