Most Up To Date Local Sportsman’s Newspaper In Ohio & Pennsylvania We NOW Deer Survey Visit www. fishnfieldreport.com HAVE ONLINE and Outlook Now 95c EDITIONS!!! Revealed See Page 19 See Page 10 Celebrating!! 34 Years ed BULK RATE Are Perch What Howling Own U.S.POSTAGE Family d Netters Hurting Coyotes Are & Operate PAID Lake Erie? Saying FISH NILES, OHIO See Below See Page 14 Permit #321 Five Charged Cuffs & In Ginseng Collars: & Report Case Wildlife FIELD Offenders ©2016 Rick Henninger See Page 5 October 15, 2016- November 1, 2016 Issue #789 See Page 4 When Does The Rut Start? By Rick Henninger The actual rut usually starts Bucks fighting for When does the rut start? in early to mid November. dominance can happen Well, that’s a good question. Bucks are now searching for during late pre-rut or in the Here in northeast Ohio and does that are in estrus. Does rut itself. Rutting bucks western Pennsylvania it can do not come into estrus all expand their range from a begin in mid to late October, at the same time. Some may mile and one half radius to so to speak. be two or even three weeks three and even sometimes There are three phases of apart. In any event, when five miles. This often varies the rut, the pre-rut which can they do, “the scent in the according to breeding doe start at any time now. This is air” will have bucks moving availability. If a ranging when the bachelor groups of big time. buck ventures into anoher bucks break up and begin to There is often a lull in the mature bucks area there will be solitude. Bucks begin to breeding season when most be a fight. Some of these do some rubbing, traveling bucks are with the does can be quite violent. Pre-rut and scrapping setting up never leaving them waiting challenges are often decided Derek Dunn of Minerva with a very nice 11 point buck with a 18 7/8” spread, taken boundaries. Does are not in for them to come in season. very quick and are not so whle hunting in Carroll County. (Photo courtesy of Runzo’s Outdoor Sports) estrus , so no breeding yet During late pre-rut, close to combative. although young immature the rut the does will hide to Last but not least is the post bucks can be seen running stay away from the pestering Continued on Page 7 them at times. young bucks. Are The Perch Netters Hurting Lake Erie? By Rick Henninger 900,000 pounds of perch us. We generate money for A group of us went up this year alone. At 1/3 of a bait shops, hotels, boat sales, to Fairport Harbor for a pound per fish, that adds up marinas, restaurants and meeting on the perch fishing to almost 3,000,000 million much, more. conditions on Lake Erie. perch. What do the commercial Fairport anglers had the 18 people catch 3,000,000 netters do? They reap the worst perch fishing season perch and sell them and we harvest and make millions they could ever remember. sport fishermen are allowed while we sportsmen are Anglers who fish the 30 perch and will pay a spending ours. “hump” out from Fairport heavy, heavy fine if we sell The Ohio Department of were finally getting some a fish. Natural Resources better nice catches and guess This netting has got to be wake up. Our perch fishing is what happened? The netters highly regulated. Better than down. Way down. The sport found out and set their nets it is now. It’s not fair, ethical fisherman are the money next to the “hump” and or reasonable to allow 18 spenders who support all of anglers couldn’t even fish it. licenses to take millions these businesses along the Unbelievable. of perch while we sport lake. When the perch fishing I’’ll tell you what’s fishermen spend our hard gets bad enough where the unbelievable. There are 18 earned money and catch 30 perchers stay home it will commercial licenses on Lake fish.. destroy businesses who Erie. Each pay $800 a year We Lake Erie anglers got to depend on them. for that license. They can get on the ball and call our In other words, when the fish from Vermillion east to congressmen and senators. perch are gone so will the Conneaut in three sections. This perch fishing on lake fishermen. MU1, MU2, and MU3. Eire is a multimillion dollar Businesses will miss the Candice Simmons with a 9 point buck taken on 9-25-2016 in Mahoning county. In the section at Fairport industry generated mostly anglers not the commercial Another women hooked on the outdoors. Harbor they have taken over by the common angler like netters who will be gone Page 2 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 1, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 3

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Ohio Department of ever, arrangements will be by a motor vehicle Transportation (ODOT) made to collect tissue at a Call Chronic Wasting Disease For Deep Cycle (CWD) surveillance efforts, within the DSA bound- garage, 1800 South Wash- later date. If hunters have according to the Ohio Depart- aries unless the carcass ington Street, Millersburg, questions about the carcass Lake Batterys inspection stations or need ment of Natural Resources complies with deer car- 44654Industrial Park, Conditions Reg. $99.99 NOW $69.99 (ODNR). This designation cass regulations. 4. Ad- 8254 County Road 245, directions to the locations, for requires that additional rules ditional information on Holmesville, 44633Hunt- they may call 800-WILD- Wingfoot & USED MOTORS IN STOCK be followed by deer hunters carcass regulations can ers, including landowners, LIFE, the Wildlife District Mogadore All Types of Live Bait in this area. Since October be found at wildohio. will be asked to provide Three office at 330-644- 2014, 19 captive white-tailed gov. Normal agricul- their confirmation number 2293 or go to wildohio. Open deer have tested positive for tural activities includ- from the game check pro- gov. The ODNR Division 7 CWD at a shooting preserve ing feeding of domestic cess as well as the location of Wildlife is responsible Days and a breeding facility in animals as well as hunt- where the deer was killed for protecting and manag- Holmes County. Since that ing deer over food plots, (property address or near- ing Ohio’s fish and wildlife time, ODNR Division naturally occurring or est road intersection). Tis- resources for the benefit of of Wildlife staff have tested cultivated plants and sue samples and biologi- all Ohioans. We greatly www.mogadorebaitandtackle.com hundreds of wild deer with agriculture crops are cal data will be collected. appreciate hunters’ coop- 330-628-9872 the cooperation of hunters not prohibited. Hunters The process should take eration in helping us mon- Propane On Sale and local landowners. CWD harvesting deer within no more than 10 minutes, itor Ohio’s deer herd. For has not been detected in the the DSA are required however, delays are likely more information about Buy 3 Get One Free-20 lb. Tank nearly 1,000 wild deer tested to bring their deer to at lunch and immediately CWD, visit wildohio.gov. from DSA 2015-01. The DSA a carcass inspection after dark. Hunters are includes the areas within a station for disease strongly encouraged to 6-mile radius from the CWD testing. complete the game check New Location! positive samples in Holmes Two locations have process before bringing County and includes: all of been designated as Car- their deer to the inspection Franklin and Clinton town- cass Inspection Stations station. However, division ships in Wayne County, and for the seven-day gun, staff will be able to assist Ripley, Prairie, Salt Creek, two-day gun and muz- with checking deer. Hunt- The Niles Monroe, Hardy, Berlin, Kill- zleloader seasons. Both ers who harvest a deer and buck and Mechanic town- ships in Holmes. In addition, the northeast portion of Rich- land Township (defined by the boundary of Township Road 36 to State Route 520 Mar. 3-4-5, 2017 to Township Road 31 to U.S. Route 62) in Holmes Coun- at ty falls within DSA 2015- 01. This DSA designation will remain in effect at least The All New through the 2017 deer sea- son. The area will be mapped and posted on the division’s METROPLEX EXPO CENTER website at wildohio.gov. The following regulations 1620 Motor Inn Dr., Girard, OH apply within the DSA: Re- quires hunters to bring deer at I-80 and Rt. 193 harvested within the DSA to an ODNR Division of Wildlife inspection station for CWD testing during the seven-day gun, two-day gun and muz- zleloader seasons. Inspection stations will NOT be operated during the two-day youth sea- son; 2. Prohibits the place- ment of or use of salt, mineral supplement, grain, fruit, veg- etables or other feed to attract For Vendor Information or feed deer within the DSA Pictured above is Christopher Baugher with a string- boundaries; 3. Prohibits hunt- Call 330-544-8951 er of Mosquito Lake fall walleye. (Photo courtesy of [email protected] ing of deer by the aid of salt, Causeway Sporting Goods) Page 4 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 5 Cuffs and Collars: Wildlife Offenders Northeast Ohio – Wild- floating in a local tribu- time. Later, another caller learned that the man was because his step-father juvenile prosecutor for life District Three tary. Officer Moore ar- advised that an individual squirrel hunting without farmed it. He also stated possible charges. The first State Wildlife Officer Eric rived on scene and upon was hunting without per- permission. that he had killed a doe boy was charged with tak- Moore, assigned to Medina closer inspection noticed mission on a property near The hunter’s firearm was and a buck, and his brother ing two antlered deer, con- County, received a call from that the fish all appeared the tributary and provided seized and the man was was waiting for him at the victed, paid $300 in fines, a concerned citizen regarding to have been shot with Officer Moore with a ve- issued summonses for lit- end of the farm lane. The and ordered to complete a large number of dead carp a bow and arrow. There hicle license plate number. ter and hunting without officers followed the boy 40 hours of community and a large goldfish that were were no suspects at the Officer Moore was able to written permission. He to where his brother was service. The boy’s mother identify the suspect. was convicted in court standing. They observed was charged for checking The name of the and paid $614 in fines that the other boy was in the deer for her son. vehicle’s owner sounded and court costs. The rifle only wearing an orange She was convicted and familiar to Officer Moore, was returned to the hunter. stocking cap. The officers ordered to pay $300 in and he called State Wild- On the opening day of also observed that neither fines and costs. The boy life Officer Aaron Brown, deer gun season, State deer had a temporary tag hunting without the prop- assigned to Wayne Coun- Wildlife Officer Kyle attached to it. During the er hunter orange clothing ty, for assistance. Officer Queer, assigned to Car- investigation the officers was charged, convicted, Brown recognized the roll County, and State also learned that the boy paid a $150 fine and was name as well as some- Wildlife Officer Nick had killed a buck earlier ordered to complete 20 one who was known to Turner, assigned to Har- in the season and had his hours of community ser- bowfish for carp. rison County, received mother check the animal. vice. All three individu- They met with the sus- a call about someone Officer Turner then met als were required to take pect and determined that hunting without permis- with the landowner and a hunter education course. he had dumped the carp sion in Carroll County. the boy’s step-father to Central Ohio – Wild- in the tributary numerous The officers responded to explain the violations. The life District One times after killing them in the location and contacted officers seized the antlered While working at Hoover bowfishing tournaments. a youth hunter. The boy deer and cleared the scene. Reservoir, State Wildlife In addition to the litter stated that he had permis- Officer Queer presented Officer Brad Kiger, as- violation, the officers also sion to hunt the property the violation report to the signed to Franklin County, observed two hydrobikes on the water. A male and female were riding on one of the hydrobikes, and the J.D. HARDWOODS other was operated by a Tina Schafer bagged this nice buck while hunting male. Officer Kiger ob- this bow season. (Photo courtesy of Runzo’s Outdoor served two of the individ- Sports) 8570 St. Rt. 534 uals fishing and noticed that none were wearing a Windsor, OH 44099 personal floatation device (PFD). Further investiga- tion revealed none of the COUNTRY 440-272-5085 individuals had a fishing Coket‛s license, and no PFDs were on the hydrobikes. Officer CORNER Natural Kiger then discovered that Red the subjects had stolen the hydrobikes. The owner of Bait & Tackle Black Double the bikes was contacted and later met with Officer CONVENIENCE STORE Brown Grounded Kiger. The owner chose 12016 Union Ave. (Rt. 225) not to press charges for Alliance, OH the theft. Officer Kiger is- Big sued one subject a citation 330-680-4319 for not wearing a PFD, a Bait second subject received a Hrs. 6am-7pm M-Th, Specializing in Colored Mulch citation for fishing with- Baits out a license, and the third 6am-9pm Fri-Sun subject received a citation All Types of Live Bait Wholesale * Retail for no fishing license and no PFD. The two subjects Snacks * Groceries Pickups Welcome fishing without a license each received a $128 Ice * Pop * Coffee fine, and the fine for not Propane Rockport Delivery Available wearing a PFD was $188. While on patrol at Kiser Hunting Supplies Rattlers Lake, State Wildlife Of- In Stock ficer Jeff Tipton, assigned Boating & Camping Buyers of Standing Hrs.: to Champaign County, Supplies Timber Mon.-Fri observed a man and small 7:00am-3pm child in a ra� with a troll Largest Selection of Logging with Sat. 7am-Noon Tackle in the Berlin Area Horses Continued on page 8 Page 4 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 5 Five Individuals Charged In Muskingum County Ginseng Case Five individuals were On September 21, 2016 free at 1-800-POACHER. for one year, ordered to all five suspects appeared Brandon McNutt, 18, Pheasant recently charged with complete 60 hours of Quail ginseng related violations in the Muskingum County Chandlersville – convicted community service, and Chucker in Muskingum County, Court. All suspects were of digging ginseng on state prohibited from digging according to the Ohio found guilty of digging property. Sentenced to five ginseng for two years. Department of Natural ginseng on state property. days in jail and ordered Jonathan L Clark, 26, Resources (ODNR). The suspects paid a total to pay $650 in fines and Zanesville – convicted of of $2,850 in fines and court costs. Placed on LARLYNN In early September, a digging ginseng on state court costs, were ordered probation for one year and property. Sentenced to five caller provided information to a total of 120 hours prohibited from digging Pheasant Farm & to the Turn-In-A-Poacher days in jail and ordered of community service ginseng for two years. to pay $650 in fines and (TIP) hotline regarding and a total of 25 days in Russell A Stemm III, 19, Hunting Preserve LLC. possible ginseng violations court costs. Placed on jail. All are on probation Zanesville – convicted of probation for one year and 6811 N. Park Ave. in Muskingum County. for one year and are digging ginseng on state The caller believed that prohibited from digging Cortland, Ohio 44410 prohibited from digging property. Sentenced to five ginseng for two years. 330-637-1229 several individuals may ginseng for two years. days in jail and ordered to have been dropped off at Tiffany A Clark, 25, Enjoy the privacy of hunting by yourself or with Ginseng harvest season pay $450 in fines and court Zanesville – convicted Blue Rock State Forest. st your friends. We offer pheasant, chuckar & quail. is from September 1 to costs. Placed on probation of digging ginseng on State Wildlife Officers December 31st annually. for one year, ordered to Open September thru April. Roby Williams and Bryan state property. Sentenced Diggers must keep complete 60 hours of to five days in jail and Many Packages Available Postlethwait responded accurate harvest records community service, and to the area and conducted ordered to pay $650 in Custom Bird Packages by county and collection prohibited from digging fines and court costs. surveillance. Eventually a date, and all ginseng must ginseng for two years. Large Groups Welcomed female driver returned to Placed on probation for be certified by the ODNR Michael Wickham, 20, one year and prohibited Guided Hunts available the area. The officers were Division of Wildlife New Lexington – convicted able to contact the driver from digging ginseng for upon advance request. before it is exported from of digging ginseng on state two years. All ginseng and four male suspects Ohio. More information property. Sentenced to five Just minutes from Mosquito Lake located in who were walking out seized was forfeited about ginseng in Ohio can days in jail and ordered to to the State of Ohio. central Trumbull County. of the woods and getting be found in the publication pay $450 in fines and court [email protected] into the vehicle. The Ohio’s Green GOLD costs. Placed on probation officers interviewed the and on wildohio.gov. suspects, who admitted Anyone observing or to digging ginseng on suspecting that ginseng Eastern Ohio Grazing Council Pasture Walk Blue Rock State Forest. violations are occurring Join us at this Stark by October 25th, 2016. A total of 254 ginseng may report illegal activity The Eastern Ohio Grazing 9535 Hill Church St SE, County beef operation as Please contact Carroll roots were discovered and by calling the Turn-In-A- Council will host a pasture East Canton, Ohio 44730. we finish up our pasture SWCD at 330-627-9852 seized from the suspects. Poacher (TIP) hotline toll walk on Thursday, October Watch for our pasture 27th, 2016 at 5 pm on walk signs to help you walks for the year. to register. Vincent’s Farm located on find your way. Registration is requested Wild Game See Us Now and Beat The Rush Processing Over 50 Experience Meat CuttingDouble Wrapped, Cut, & Frozen 17740 St. Rt. 224, Berlin Center, Ohio Mooring Covers * Bimini Tops * Camperbacks * Pontoon & Boat Enclosures * Complete Reupholster & Replacement Interior Work Sporting Goods Seat Covers * Cushions * Water Proofing * Truck Covers Taxidermy Repairs * Awnings * Carpet Over 30 Years Tacidermy Experience. Open 24- 7 Days Wildlife Creations 330-637-9610 or 330-719-7113 2599 Mahan-Denamen Rd., Mecca, OH Page 6 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 7 Ramblin’ time this happened was Here is a bit of talked to non-trappers understood how Issue 2 Amendment, and perhaps with Issue 2 back in 1977. history. The effort to about how trapping was would affect them, they even hunting and fishing. This was an issue that if defeat this attack by those important. We even stuck voted. It would be great Those against what we do passed by ballot would who hate us gave birth our fingers into traps to now if we could get just might take there issues put an end to trapping in to what is now the U.S. prove they would not snap them out to vote when all the way to the Supreme Ohio. Sportsmen’s Alliance. It off a finger. The enemy, our 2nd Amendment is Court and severely restrict however, tried to stop this in danger. It would take how we enjoy our heritage By Bill Harding all started in Ohio as the There was even Wildlife Legislative Fund by presenting traps with some sort of organizing of hunting, trapping and more at stake because the jaws honed to a sharp to convince them and fishing. I for one will put my November is just around of Ohio was formed to passage of Issue 2 would edge. Despite their dirty maybe even provide party preference behind me the corner and I still have defeat Issue 2, and then severely restrict proper tricks we still won. rides to the polls. It’s at and vote for the candidate a lot to do. My first grew to the Wildlife game management. It was least a thought. I feel will appoint Justices obligation is to go vote on Legislative Fund of also felt that this would be To win we needed who will respect that I cling November 8th, and I hope America. Now, as the U.S. just a first step to eliminate votes and all of us talked In the end it to my religion and to my you all will do the same. Sportsmen’s Alliance, the other forms of hunting and to friends and family is up to you how you Constitutional right to own This is the most important same organization fights maybe even stretch out to and encouraged them to vote. I am personally a gun. I guess you can just election in my lifetime and for our heritage all across include fishing. We had vote in our favor. One thinking about how a call be deplorable, and even I’ve been around a long America. to stop passage of Issue particularly helpful group liberal Supreme Court unredeemable. while. Much of what we 2, and it took concerted But it took were the Amish. Once they will affect our 2nd as sportsmen and women effort for us to win on dedication to defeat Issue love is at stake, and the last voting day. 2. I and many others WALLEYE*BASS Send your photos in and we will PERCH * STEELHEAD FREE LAYAWAY NOW publish them as on Lake Erie space permits for Hunting Season Call Us For Prime as soon as Dates Available possible. Mail or email to: Fish & Field Report, P.O.Box 486, Niles, ON SALE- PARKER Ohio 44446. THUNDERHAWK [email protected] CROSSBOW BOW SPECIALS STOP IN! Case Prices On Ammo STOREWIDE SPECIALS!!! STOCK UP NOW FOR HUNTING SEASON! LIVE BAIT ALL YEAR AROUND! Turkey & Deer Check Station

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Send your photos in and we will publish them as Thousands Of Ring Necked Phesants space permits as soon as possible. Mail or email to: Fish & Field Report, P.O.Box 486, Niles, Ohio To Be Released Into Ohio 44446. [email protected] More than 15,000 ring- ages 17 and younger can pheasant hunting opportu- information. Pheasant necked pheasants will be hunt statewide for rabbit, nities during the Thanks- hunting season opens Fri- Fish & Field Report is a bi-weekly newspaper published the released at 24 Ohio public pheasant and all other le- giving holiday weekend. day, Nov. 4, and remains 1st and the 15th of each month. Owned by the Rick & Judi hunting areas this fall to gal game in season during Hunters should note that open through Sunday, Jan. Henninger,we reserve the right to edit all material submitted provide additional hunt- two designated weekends, pheasants will no lon- 8, 2017, with a daily bag for publication and are not responsible for any typographical ing opportunities across Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30. ger be released at Shreve limit of two rooster (male) errors. The writer’s opinion published in the Fish & Field the state, according to the Ohio’s small game hunting Wildlife Area in Wayne birds. No hens (females) are theirs alone and are not always that of the owners. Any Ohio Department of Natu- season begins on Friday, County. Youth and regular may be killed. Females material included in this publication cannot be reproduced pheasant hunting within without the written consent of the owners. Subscriptions ral Resources (ODNR). Nov. 4, with pheasant re- are all brown while the are available by sending check or money order for $21.95 The ODNR Division of leases to take place Thurs- the Ringneck Ridge Area males have a green head, (one year-24 issues) or $4350 for two years ( 48 issues) to Wildlife will release pheas- day, Nov. 3, and Thursday, in Sandusky County re- a red and brown body and P.O.Box 486, Niles, OH 44446. You can also charge your ants on Friday, Oct. 21, and Nov. 10. The final release quires a free permit from long tail feathers. State- subscriptions by emailing: [email protected] or call 330- Friday, Oct. 28, prior to of the year is scheduled for the Sandusky County Park wide pheasant hunting 544-8951, fax 330-544-2004. Please send pictures, articles, the small-game weekends Wednesday, Nov. 23, and District. Visit sandusky- hours are sunrise to sunset. events or club news to [email protected] or mail to: Fish for youth hunters. Youth should provide improved countyparks.com for more & Field Report, P.O.Box 486, Niles, OH 44446 for publica- tion as space permits. NEWSPACKED ISSUES!!! Get 24 mailed to your home for only $21.95 Home of (1 Year)or 48 Issues for Only $43.50 (2 Years) MAJOR Send in check or money order to Fish & Savings OUTDOOR ARMY NAVY Field Report, P.O. Box 486, Every Lots of Hunting Clothing In Stock Niles, OH 44446 day We also take credit/debit cards. Coats*Pants*Boots*Gloves*Hats & More Call 330-544-8951 or fax 330-544-2004 [email protected]. All Camo Patterns In Stock!! When Does * MILITARY T-SHIRTS, PATCHES, STICKERS & PINS The Rut Start? * NOVELTY ITEMS: PRACTICE GRENADES Unique lighters Continued from Page 1 wind and weather conditions. * CARHARTT- OUTDOOR CLOTHING Area’s Best Selection!! rut. Some doe go unbred. Also check out the solunar * DICKIES - WORK CLOTHING- They will come back into tables on page 30 in this and See Us estrus 28 days after the last every issue. 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You will very A $100 bill or so can get you often see lots subordinate a nice one. Pro DR, Marten, Converse, Skechers, Nautilus, Pro-Line, Rocky, bucks chasing during this The beans are being picked time. In any event, now as I write this and I don’t * CAMPING GEAR - 1,000 Accessories, Pie Irons, Air Beds SPECIAL through November is a good look for the corn to be on ORDERS time to hunt deer. much longer. Most of it Tents Setup on Display inside our Store, Sleeping Bags NO We will have a full moon is dry enough to take off PROBELM! Sunday, October 16th. I according to many farmers. think around October 21st We want it off prior to prime Stoves, Lanterns, and on will be good if you rut hunting. hunt the “moon phase”. I Still great fishing going use “Hunt Stand” app on my on. The creeks are low on phone to keep track of major Lake Erie making steelhead OUTDOOR ARMY NAVY and minor movement times, fishing tough. The perch bite weather, wind direction is still good on the Big Lake. 4420 Main St. Downtown Ashtabula, Ohio and GPS stand locations. It Vertical jiggers are taking comes in handy and keeps walleye on Pymatuning, Monday-Friday 10-7; Saturday 10-5; Sunday 12-5 informed on the best stand Berlin and Mosquito. The location to hunt, given, the bass are hitting on Mogadore, Calls Welcomed 440-992-8791 too. Page 8 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 9 Cuffs And Collars: Wildlife Offenders

Con�nued from page 4 a personal floatation device PFD. He paid a $175 for each observed a boat with one during a successful night call from the 1-800- ing motor. The man and child (PFD), and no PFDs were offense in the Champaign person trolling six rods. In of fishing. All individuals POACHER (1-800- motored around the lake. On- in the raft. The man was is- County Municipal Court. Ohio anglers are allowed had a valid fishing license 762-2437) hotline about ly watercraft without motors sued a citation for operating Northwest Ohio to fish with two rods and were happy to be con- someone shooting two are allowed on Kiser Lake. a watercraft with a motor on – Wildlife District Two at a time. tacted by law enforcement. turkeys on the same day. Officer Tipton contacted Kiser Lake and another cita- During the 2016 spring wild The officers contacted the State Wildlife Officer The anonymous caller left them and discovered that the tion for operating a water- turkey season, State Wildlife man and he informed the Todd Stewart, assigned a general location and a small child was not wearing craft on Kiser Lake without a Officer Anthony Lemle, as- officers that he had caught to Morgan County, and brief description of the signed to Williams County, a limit of walleye. Officer State Wildlife Officer Su- suspect’s vehicle with the received a TIP call about a Rourke boarded the man’s pervisor Dan Perko were hotline operator, who then subject killing three turkeys. boat and found that the working a sport fishing forwarded the information WE NEED The information also stated man actually had 14 wall- project on American Elec- to Officer Keller. Officer that the subject had killed eye, eight more than the tric Power (AEP) property. Keller patrolled the area two of the turkeys in one limit. In addition, eight of While checking anglers and was able to locate a YOUR day and had his girlfriend the 14 walleye measured on Hook Lake, a fishing vehicle matching the de- check one of the turkeys. A less than the 15-inch mini- area designated for use by scription of the suspect’s TIMBER! search of the license system mum length. The man was those 15 and younger, they vehicle. Officer Keller showed that both individu- issued citations for trolling observed five people fish- walked to the house to als had checked in turkeys on too many rods, taking more ing. The officers contacted contact the occupant and the same date, and both were than the daily limit of wall- the group and found two observed two turkey car- killed only minutes apart. eye, and for taking walleye of the individuals were casses in a trash bin. Of- The subject’s girlfriend had less than 15 inches. Fines, adults. The two adults ficer Keller contacted an also purchased her hunting court costs, and restitu- were cited for fishing in individual. Further inves- license and turkey tag on that tion totaled nearly $650. a youth-only area and for tigation revealed the sus- same date. Further investiga- Southeast Ohio – Wild- not having a valid fishing pect killed both turkeys. tion revealed the male sus- life District Four license. Fines and court The suspect was subse- pect killed both turkeys and While on patrol in Scioto costs were more than $400. quently charged for kill- his girlfriend checked in one County, State Wildlife Of- Southwest Ohio ing two turkeys in one day of them. The suspect was cit- ficer Hollie Fluharty made – Wildlife District Five and not checking them. *Forest Management ed for providing false infor- contact with three anglers Last April, State Wildlife The suspect pleaded guilty mation to a check station and along the Scioto River. Officer Jason Keller, as- in Warren County Court. *Selective Harvesting killing more than two beard- They had caught and re- signed to Warren County, The suspect paid $550 in FREE ESTIMATES ed turkeys in one day. He was leased several large catfish received an anonymous fines and court costs and found guilty in court and paid forfeited both turkeys. $519 in fines and court costs. 440-636-2077 While patrolling Lake Erie in Lucas County, Support Our Troops MK Hardwoods State Wildlife Investigator God Bless America Middlefield, Ohio Brian Bury and State Wild- life Officer Tim Rourke Support Our Advertisers They Appreciate It! Duck-N-Drake 7038 Pymatuning Lake Rd. Andover, Ohio 44003 440-293-2439 Live Bait*Tackle*Beverages*Fishing Supplies*Grocery NOW In Stock-Xterminator Lures!! Snacks*Ice*Tobacco*Camping Boating Supplies Great Specials & Fishing Information Open 7 Days a Week All Season Long Hot Coffee & Lots of Free Fishing Tips Store Hrs: Mon-Thurs. 6:00am-5pm; Fri & Sat. 6am-8pm This 36” musky caught by Tim Hlad while fishing at West Branch Reservoir. Sun. 7am-4pm Send your photos in and we will publish them as space permits as soon as possible. Mail or email to: Fish & Field Report, P.O.Box 486, Niles, Ohio 44446. [email protected]

Page 8 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 9 Ohio’s 2016 Fall Acorn Crop Below Average The 2016 acorn mast sur- cording to the Ohio Depart- and mast crop abundance oak trees on wildlife areas vey conducted on 38 wild- ment of Natural Resources can influence hunting plans. to determine the percent- life areas throughout Ohio (ODNR). Ohio’s fall crop ODNR Division of Wild- age of trees that produced shows a below average of acorns is an important life employees scanned acorns and the relative year for both white and red food source for more than the canopies of selected size of the acorn crop. oak acorn production, ac- 90 forest wildlife species, Fall Foilage Featured At Hocking Stste Forest Tour Hocking State Forest will and parking is provided. host a “Fall Foliage in the The Fall Foliage in the Forest” tour on Saturday, Forest event will feature Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to displays, bean soup and 3 p.m. featuring the fall cornbread, chainsaw dem- color and beauty of the onstrations and wildfire Hocking State Forest. The fighting equipment. Wag- event is sponsored by the on tours around the state Ohio Department of Natu- forest will highlight tree ral Resources (ODNR). identification, natural oak “Hocking State Forest regeneration, forest prac- has so much great scen- tices to encourage healthy ery to offer, and fall is a tree growth and wildlife special time to explore habitat, tips for wood- the woods,” said Robert land owners, threats to the 2016 Wine and Amateur Division Boyles, ODNR’s state Hocking region’s hemlock Walleye Fishing 1st Place: Making Memories, forester. “These events trees and successful efforts Barry Brown, 138.750 are the perfect opportu- to preserve them, as well Tournament 2nd Place: Miller, Levi Miller, nity to educate people on as invasive species con- Winners 138.000 the ecological importance trol and much more. For of Ohio’s forests in a set- more information, con- Send your photos in and we will ting that highlights their tact Hocking State Forest Scott Gauer caught this 21”, 3 pound 14 oz. bass while publish them as space permits as beauty.” The tour begins at Manager David Glass at fishing a private lake. (Photo courtesy of Mogadore the newly renovated his- 740-385-4402. The ODNR Bait & Tackle) soon as possible. Mail or email to: toric Hocking State Forest Division of Forestry works Fish & Field Report, P.O.Box 486, Niles, Cabin, located at 19275 to promote the wise use State Rt. 374, Rockbridge, and sustainable manage- Ohio 44446. [email protected] 43149. The event is free, ment of Ohio’s public. . Glenn’s Jamestown Archery & Tackle Boat Rental, Inc. We are Full Line Archery & Fishing Shop Located on the south end of Pymatuning Two Locations To Serve You State Park near swimming & picnic area 33094 Baker& East Lake Rd. Guilford Lake Turkey Mounts & Life Size 330-222-2425 Large & Small Mammals and Corner of Rt. 534 & Mahoning Ave. Lake Milton Fish & Birds 330-538-2425 Owner, Tim Smith All Types of Live Bait Champion, OH Large Selection of Tackle 330-847-8712 Indoor Archery Range (Guilford) 330-442-7312 Certified Instructors Pontoon Rental [email protected] Deer & Turkey Check Station Boat Special Mathews Dealer at both locations $105 -10 hr. day www.backroadtx.com Check out our New Online Store Fishing Boat & Motor Rentals Back Road Taxidermy www.archeryplus.com Monday thru Friday Like us on Facebook for specials Page 10 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 11 2015-2016 Ohio Deer Season Summary: Seasons And Permits

2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th spots, A valid hunting license likely due to several fac- ton, Muskingum, Ashtabula, button bucks. Coshocton ticipation in archery hunting. Tuscarawas, and Guernsey County once again led the In 1981, only one of three respectively. Young hunters (resident = $19, nonresi- tors including fewer deer took 7,223 deer this year dur- dent = $125) and an either- in many areas of the state; counties led the state in gun state with 5,700 deer killed. gun hunters also bowhunted. harvest. The bonus gun sea- A harvest summary by sea- This year, more than 75% ing the 2-day youth season, sex ($24) or antlerless per- the statewide buck harvest an increase of 12% over last mit ($15) are required to of 79,176 was 17% lower son harvest was 9,447 deer. son for the top five counties of gun hunters also hunted Coshocton County hunters is presented in Table 3, and the archery season. Com- year’s harvest (Table 2). Top hunt deer in Ohio. Hunters than the record 2006-07 harvest counties for the 2-day could harvest up to six deer adult buck harvest (Figure led the way, harvesting 349 a complete harvest sum- parison of buck, doe, button deer during the 2-day season, mary by county and season buck, and Crossbow hunters youth season were Coshoc- with a combination of ei- 2). Also, to reduce harvest ton, Tuscarawas, Holmes, ther-sex and antlerless per- pressure on the female with Ashtabula (305), Tus- is available in Appendix 1. harvested 50,734 deer this carawas (296), Muskingum Hunters harvested 73,392 year, an increase of 7% over Muskingum, and Guernsey mits; however, they were segment of the population, counties. Non-resident hunt- limited to one antlerless antlerless permit use was (284), and Guernsey (263) deer during the traditional last season (Table 2). Lick- counties rounding out the statewide gun season, 12% ing County led the state with ers accounted for 11% of the permit per county. Ant- restricted to only 10 urban deer permits issued, 8% of the lerless Permits were valid counties. As a result, ant- top five bonus gun counties. more than last year. Coshoc- 1,611 deer, and Ashtabula, Archers reported harvesting ton, Muskingum, Ashtabula, Coshocton, Tuscarawas, and total harvest (15,468 deer), only in 10 urban counties lerless permit sales were and 12% of the buck harvest during the first nine weeks down 73% compared to 83,725 deer this year, a 2.5% Tuscarawas, and Guernsey Trumbull rounded out the top increase over last season. counties led the state in gun five crossbow harvest coun- (9,015 bucks) in the 2015- of the archery season, as the 2014-15 season. With 16 season. Eighteen percent antlerless permits unavailable Archers accounted for harvest. The bonus gun sea- ties. This year’s verti- well as during all Divi- of the non-resident harvest in most areas of the state, 2015- 44% of the entire deer har- son harvest was 9,447 deer. cal bow harvest (compounds, sion of Wildlife controlled (2,789 deer) was taken on 16 either-sex permit sales vest, and for the third year in Coshocton County hunters recurves, and longbows) was hunts. Hunters were lim- public land, which is more increased 3%over last year. a row, more deer were taken led the way, harvesting 349 32,991 deer, 3% fewer than ited to one antlered deer, than twice the rate of resi- during archery season than deer during the 2-day season, last year. Licking County ar- and had the opportunity HARVEST SUMMARY dents (8%). The non-resi- Hunters harvested 188,335 the week of gun season. By with Ashtabula (305), Tus- chers led the state with a har- to hunt deer during Ohio’s dent harvest was 58% ant- deer during the 2015-16 sea- comparison, just a decade carawas (296), Muskingum vest of 1,095. This is the 9th four seasons including ar- lered. By comparison, the son, an increase of 7.1% over ago the archery harvest only (284), and Guernsey (263) consecutive year that Licking chery (Sep. 26, 2015 - Feb. resident harvest was only last season. Hunters reported accounted for about 25% of counties rounding out the County has held the top spot 7, 2016), gun (Nov. 30 - 39% antlered. The counties harvesting 79,176 bucks, the annual harvest. This shift top five bonus gun counties. for vertical bow harvest. Ad- Dec. 6), bonus gun (Dec. with the largest proportion 90,021 does, and 19,138 in the harvest is likely due to Archers reported harvesting ams and Knox moved up to 28-29), and muzzleloader of their harvest attributable button bucks. Coshocton the ever increasing interest 83,725 deer this year, a 2.5% take the 2nd and 3rd spots, (Jan. 9-12, 2016). Youth to non-residents were Adams County once again led the and participation in archery increase over last season .Ar- with Coshocton and Cler- (17 and under) season was (18.5%), Athens (18.2%), state with 5,700 deer killed. hunting. In 1981, only one chers accounted for 44% of mont rounding out the top 5 Nov. 21-22. The Division Meigs (17.8%), Morgan A harvest summary by sea- of three gun hunters also the entire deer harvest, and vertical bow harvest counties. of Wildlife issued 466,102 (17.8%), and Pike (17.7%). son for the top five counties bow hunted. This year, more for the third year in a row, There were 12,503 deer har- deer permits in license Putnam (0.4%), Mercer is presented in Table 3, and than 75% of gun hunters also more deer were taken during vested during the 4-day state- year 2015-16, six percent (0.7%), Miami (1.0%), Aug- a complete harvest sum- hunted the archery season. archery season than the week wide muzzleloader season, fewer than last year and the laize (1.2%), and Geauga mary by county and season HARVEST SUMMARY: of gun season. By compari- a decrease of 9% from the sixth consecutive year that (1.3%) had the lowest non- is available in Appendix 1. Hunters harvested 188,335 son, just a decade ago the ar- 201415 harvest. Coshocton sales have declined Per- resident harvests. More than Hunters harvested 73,392 deer during the 2015-16 sea- chery harvest only accounted County was the top spot for mit sales for 2015-16 were half (58%) of the non-resi- deer during the traditional son, an increase of 7.1% over for about 25% of the annual muzzleloader hunters with a down nearly 25% from the dent harvest occurred during statewide gun season, 12% last season. Hunters reported harvest. This shift in the har- harvest of 425 deer. Tuscara- recent peak in 2009-10. archery season, with the gun The decreasing trend is more than last year. Coshoc- harvesting 79,176 bucks, vest is likely due to the ever was, Muskingum, Athens, 90,021 does, and 19,138 increasing interest and par- and Meigs counties held the and muzzleloader seasons accounting for an additional 30% and 9%, respectively DELIVERY NOW AVAILABLE!! within 5 miles (Table 4). 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Continued from page 10 of regulation change, such as bonus gun, and muzzleloader however, there was a slight the number of deer harvested 226,348 permit buyers (0.1%) the gun season. Landowner antler point restrictions. In seasons, respectively. Hunter increase up to 0.42 deer har- per hunter and the percentage tagged five or more deer. proportion of the total county our case, the decline in year- effort has remained relatively vested per hunter. Similarly, of hunters harvesting mul- In 2006, prior to the intro - harvest varied considerably ling buck harvest is likely constant since 2001. In the there has also been a steady tiple deer. For example, in duction of the antlerless per- across the state, but was due to at least two factors. 2015-16 season, archery, decline in the number of deer 2012 the statewide bag limit mit, almost 84% of multiple- greatest among southeastern First, the growth of the deer gun, and muzzleloader hunt - taken by successful hunters. was 18 deer. That year, suc- harvest hunters bagged only counties. Meigs County led herd over time, coupled with ers spent, on average, 20.3, Successful hunters averaged cessful hunters averaged 1.40 two deer, and only 16% took the state with landowners very liberal antlerless harvest 3.7, and 2.1 days hunting harvesting 1.40, 1.38, 1.35, deer and only 27% reported three or more. By 2011, with accounting for 42% of the opportunities likely reduced those seasons, with hunters 1.32, and 1.29 deer, 2011- harvesting more than one. the availability of $15 ant- total reported harvest. Land- the pressure on the antlered averaging 20.3 days in the 2015. In spite of large deer The following year, the lerless permits, almost 30% owners also accounted for segment of the population. field over the course of the populations and liberal bag Continued from pagr 11 of those hunters taking mul- a significant portion of the Second, and most impor- entire season. The gun and limits, only 18% of success- statewide bag limit was re- tiple deer harvested at least total harvest in Washington tantly, Ohio hunters seem to archery season success rates ful hunters harvested more duced by 50% to 9 deer, yet three. As deer populations (41%), Gallia (39%), Monroe be aware of the benefits of were very similar, with al- than one deer in the 2006 sea- the proportion of hunters have been reduced closer to (37%), and Jackson (37%) allowing bucks to mature, most one in five hunters re- son. This changed dramati- bagging multiple deer and goal and restrictions placed counties. The counties with and have acted on their own porting a deer harvest. When cally with the introduction of the average number of deer on the use of the antlerless the smallest proportion of “self-imposed” restrictions. considering the archery and the $15 antlerless permit in harvested dropped by just permit, the number of hunt- their harvest attributable to HUNTER SUCCESS, gun success rates, it is impor- 2007. From 2007 to 2011, 3%. As in years past, the ers taking three or more deer landowners were Cuyahoga PARTICIPATION RATES, tant to remember that these there was a steady increase in vast majority of successful has declined each of the past (7%), Franklin (9%), Van AND EFFORT This year, are very much dependent the percentage of successful hunters (78%) harvested only three seasons. This year, of Wert (9%), Montgomery 226,348 resident adults pur- upon each other. More than hunters harvesting more than a single deer in the 2015-16 hunters harvesting multiple (12%), and Marion (12%) chased at least one either- 75% of gun hunters are also one deer, peaking at 27% in season. This year, 17.7% of deer, 81% bagged only two, counties. PUBLIC LAND sex or antlerless-only permit bow hunters that likely hunt 2011. This percentage has successful hunters bagged and 19% took three or more. While public land only ac- and 74,188 harvested at least prior to the gun season. Be- steadily declined since 2012, two deer, 3.2% harvested positive for the disease in counts for roughly 4% of the one deer, for a 33% hunter cause most hunters partici- down to 22% in 2015, and is three, and only 0.8% took Ohio. In 2015, Division of total land area in the state, success rate. Hunter suc - pate in multiple seasons and likely due to several factors four or more deer. Again, to Wildlife staff collected 824 resident and non-resident cess rates differed markedly many choose to hunt bucks including a smaller deer pop- emphasize the limited influ- road-killed deer from 57 hunters reported harvesting on public and private land. only, season-specific suc- ulation, and recent restric- ence of a large bag limit, less counties. An additional 1,000 17,055 deer, just over 9% of Thirty-one percent of private cess rates have limited value tions on the use of the ant- than 1% of successful hunters deer harvested by hunters the season total, on public land hunters were successful, and certainly cannot be com - lerless permit. Of important harvested five or more deer in during the 2015-16 season. as compared to only 14% of pared with other states where note is the fact that the bag any given year, and specifi- land. Antlered bucks account- Continued In The ed for 38% of the public land public land hunters. Because hunters have season-specific limit has little impact on both cally in 2015, only 283 of the harvest, slightly less than the our deer hunter surveys are permits. From 2011 to 2014, Next Issue proportion of antlered bucks limited to resident adult there was a steady decline in the private land harvest hunters, rates may be differ- in the number of deer taken (41%). With just over 80,000 ent for non-resident hunters, per hunter. In 2011, 243,126 Full acres of public land including as well as youth, disabled resident adults harvested the Wayne National Forest, veterans, free and reduced 117,988 deer, or 0.49 deer Service Crown City Wildlife Area, cost seniors, and landowners. per hunter. This figure de- and Dean State Forest, Law- During the 2015-16 season, clined to 0.47 in 2012, 0.42 Processing rence County once again held 81% of hunters bow hunted, in 2013, and in 2014 there the top spot for the propor- while 78%, 27% and 32% were 0.40 deer harvested Shop tion of harvest taken on pub- reported hunting in the gun, per resident adult. In 2015, Special Youth lic land. The other top coun - Hunt Discounts!

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Vacuum Packed structure of the antlered har- DropBUY entriesCASH off atSELL our store before FOR TRADE Sat., July 16. FROZEN vest has changed over time. The proportion of yearlings in NAME 724-815-8289 DEER Top Quality Production the antlered buck harvest has Processing ����������������������������������������������������ADDRESS SPECIAL Smoked Meats been steadily declining since PHONE GUNS!! the late 1990s. In the early to starting at Best Rates mid ‘80s, nearly 70% of the Sign up to win a Two-Tone II 45 ACP. bucks harvested were year- Drawing will be July 16 at 3 p.m. 1 Entry Per Person Please. in Town lings. Today, that percentage 724-815-8289Drop entries off at our store before Sat., July 16. $50 15 Years Experience is down to 40%. A reduction 724-815-8289 Caping Available of this magnitude would nor- mally be a result of some type ���������������������������������������������������� 24 Hours Drop-Off Page 12 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 13 “New” Owners, New Beginnings In the mid 90’s, a local Deer Farm and Scents brand hunter from Cortland, Ohio in January of 2012. “Not built a fence at his property ever having been a hunter or on Tibbetts-Wick Rd, an outdoorswoman before purchased a few Whitetail – If you would have told me Doe and a single Whitetail 10 years ago that, today, I Buck, and began learning to would be the Co-Owner of collect Whitetail Urine for a brand that focused on the his own personal use. Soon, collection and sale of fresh, his hunting buddies were preservative-free deer urine, asking for some of his “fresh- I would never have believed collected, preservative-free” you,” says Shari Clark, Vice- urine to use on their hunts, President/CFO. “Anyone and the “seed” was planted. who knows Kyle will tell you In 1998, Doc’s Deer Farm that when he gets an idea in and Scents was officially his head, there’s no turning quickly established a team quality Preservative-Free, born. From those humble back. More importantly than of trustworthy, dedicated and Fresh Whitetail Urine, Human beginnings, Doc’s quickly being an employee, Kyle hard-working employees” Scent Elimination, Cover grew into one of the largest was a long-time believer anchored by Kyle’s father, Scents, Attractants and 7 day Whitetail Urine Collection and customer of Doc’s. His Rick Clark. “My dad per week customer service, Facilities in North America. passion for the business was oversees all of our filtering, we are extremely proud to Fast-forward thirteen years contagious, and we dove in bottling, labeling, packaging say that we’ve expanded to 2011, and one of the 110%.” and distribution from our to over 150 retail locations brand’s first employees and Kyle Clark is a graduate of facility in Cortland, Ohio. nationwide. We also have a his wife, reconnected with Howland High School, and, Coincidentally, my dad retired loyal network of individual the Doc’s Owners. Realizing despite now living in Upstate from 40 years in the Funeral customers via our website the potential opportunity to South Carolina, Kyle’s desire Business the year before we (www.docsdeerscents.com). own and grow a business in to give something back to Visit www.fishnfieldreport.com took over, so he was more Our marketing campaign his hometown, Kyle Clark the NE Ohio community than willing to contribute includes coverage on the for Subscriptions! of Howland and his wife that gave him so many some of his new-found free Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Shari, purchased the Doc’s opportunities and memories Fish & Field Report time of retirement to helping Channel, Pursuit Channel meant that they intended to us fulfill this dream.” and Hunt Channel with Or call 330-544-8951 regrow and reestablish the In January 2012, the Doc’s hosts including Ted Nugent, Doc’s Deer Scents brand in Brand had dwindled from the Levi & Samantha Morgan, Cortland, Ohio…where it all height of its success in the Kenneth Tallent & Johnny Catching began. “The first couple of mid-2000’s, to a mere 10- Kennedy and Bill Reynolds. years were tough, working 12 retail locations, primarily As the seasons have come WALLEYE through the logistics of in Ohio and Western PA. and gone, the Clark Family running a company whose “After 4 full years hard has successfully re-cultivated main facilities were over PERCH work, dedication and re- a brand that brings success to 500 miles away,” says commitment to the highest hunters all over the country, STEELHEAD Kyle. “Thankfully, we and gives back to the community that helped start it all. 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Woof - This vocalization been called the most vocal of havior, and Management. coyotes and other canid spe- is made as both a low-inten- WALLEYE *STEELHEAD*PERCH North America’s mammals. “The vocal repertoire cies make - from a startled sity threat and as an alarm. 2001 Fully Less formally, the coyote is of the adult coyote con- huff to a whine of greeting, It’s a sound made when a known as the song dog, and tains eleven vocalizations, from an antagonistic growl to coyote is startled and unsure Equipped 27’ one listen to a group howl several of which are also a bark of alarm. But coyotes of exactly what is happen- Sportcraft by a pack of coyotes makes given by pups. These vo- take the language of canids to ing, but knows it is not com- 32 Years Lake it clear why. Rather than the calizations grade into one another level with their exten- fortable with whatever it is. simple but soul-haunting another such that their sep- sive list of sounds, especially 4. Bark - The bark is a long- Erie Experienced sound of a wolf’s howl, the aration into eleven types is the yips, howls, and of course distance threat or alert of Captain coyote’s howl can be made up somewhat arbitrary based their choral group howls. low to medium intensity. of high-pitched howls, barks, on their different sounds, Though Lehner notes that 5. Bark-Howl - This is Tom Hogan and yips that make it clear the behavior context, and it’s a bit arbitrary to cat- when the coyote gets seri- “A Hands on Fishing Experience” coyote has a whole lot of lyr- physical characteristics.” egorize coyote sounds, we ous about a threat. The bark- ics in a single song. But what In other words, the coyote can at least begin to un- howl is used as a long-dis- Ph. 440-993-9775 exactly do those lyrics say? language is complex and derstand them by breaking tance high-intensity threat The coyote has a range of depends on the social situ- them down into the types of or alarm. 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If we can pers up and ends abruptly, Mitchell underscores that a tion is more of a gradient. mentioned above, coyotes otes reunite, or just before discover more about what spe- rather than tapering down coyote recognizing an in- Lehner writes, “A yi-e-e-e can distinguish individuals they separate to go off cific messages are embedded in in a typical howl, which dividual by their howl isn’t often precedes or follows based on their unique howl, hunting individually. As certain howls or barks, ranchers gives the howl a sound about the howling coyote the yelp portion and re- and the purpose of the howl more coyotes join in, the could play specific recordings to like the coyote is ask- shouting his own name again sembles a high-frequency is to announce one’s location more intense the vocaliza- keep coyotes away from livestock ing a question. Boddicker and again; rather it is akin to bark [and] appears on a to others in their social group. tions become, increasing as well as minimize the num- notes that this happens how we can recognize a fam- sonogram like a short howl Often, the lone howl gets an in frequency and ampli- ber of coyotes living in an area.] when coyotes howl for ily member or friend by the chopped into segments.” answer, and the coyotes can tude. Lehner notes that the Mitchell writes, “Group yip- an unusual reason such as sound of their voice no matter 8. Woo-oo-wow - This find each other to meet up. group yip-howl includes howls are produced by a mated for a lost family member. what they’re saying, because is the “greeting song” of 10. Group Howl - A group sounds that researcher H. and territorial pair of ‘alpha’ coy- How Many Coyotes of their unique pitch, timbre, coyotes, and is used dur- howl is sent up when two or McCarley called screams, otes, with the male howling while Are Howling? cadence and even accent. ing high-intensity greeting more coyotes come together gargles and laughs. In other the female intersperses her yips, “When people hear coy- 6. Whine - This sound is displays. The vocalization after being apart, or it could words, the many variations barks, and short howls. ‘Beta’ ote howls, they often mis- used to express submis- modulates in frequency be given as a response to the of coyote vocalizations coyotes (the children of the alpha takenly assume that they’re sion and is usually given and amplitude as a coyote’s howls of distant coyotes. It show up in this chorus. pair from previous years) and cur- hearing a large pack of by a subordinate coyote to motivation shifts, Lehner is, according to Lehner, es- According to Lehner, the rent year pups may join in if they animals, all raising their a more dominant coyote. notes, and so can fluctuate sentially two or more coy- group yip-howl probably are nearby, or respond with howls voices at once,” writes 7. Yelp - The yelp takes the from a whine to a growl. otes giving their own lone strengthens social bonds, of their own. And once one group Mitchell. “But this is an whine up a notch and repre- 9. Lone Howl - The howls either successively may help to synchronize of coyotes starts howling, chanc- auditory illusion called sents high-intensity submis- lone howl is just what you or simultaneously, as a way mood, and may also reaf- es are that any other alpha pairs the ‘beau geste’ effect.” sion. However, it can also be probably already know it to of giving out location in- firm social status within nearby will respond in kind, with Coyotes howl both to re- a response to being startled. be: a howl by a single coy- formation to any listeners. the pack. He also notes chorus after chorus of group yip- unite and to keep trespass- As is the case with several ote, which is often started 11. Group Yip-Howl - This that the group yip-howl howls rippling across the miles.” ers at bay. It may be in their other of these vocalizations, with a series of barks that is what coyotes are really “may be most important In Talking to Coyotes with the favor that if they howl, this categorization shows reseracher R. M. Mengel known for. The group yip- in announcing territorial Song Dog, a pamphlet about us- they sound like a bigger occupancy and prevent- ing a coyote caller, Major L. 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Fish And Boat Report Allegheny River OCTOBER 5, 2016 using the PFBC’s Gravel and Smallmouth Bass are Steelhead are starting fishing seems to be pick- The USGS depth gage in Clarion County Lick Access Areas must be being reported the entire to run into the tributar- ing up on the west side of Franklin reflects a current Kahle Lake registered or have a launch length of the river from ies. Walnut Creek and 20 Lake Erie in 50 to 60 feet water level of +/- 03’-08”. Kahle Lake continues to permit to use this facility. Emlenton to East Brady. Mile Creek have had the of water. Lake Erie’s wa- Daytime and nighttime be in a drawdown state Piney Dam Channel Catfish con- most fish so far. With the ter temperature is 69°F. water temperature fluctu- and is approximately 5 Piney Dam continues to be tinue to be caught after upcoming rain and cooler For current Lake Erie ates between 62°and 64° feet below normal pool in a drawdown state and dark. All boats, includ- temperatures, more fish conditions, call Northeast F, which is an average levels. Anglers continue is approximately 6’ below ing canoes & kayaks, us- will be moving into the Marina at 814-725-8244. drop of 9° F since last re- to report nice Bluegills normal pool levels. An- ing the PFBC’s Parker other streams. Various Lake LeBoeuf port period. Smallmouth and some Yellow Perch. glers are reporting catching & Brady’s Bend Access methods work but with- Inland, the cooler temper- Bass, Walleye, and the Beaver Creek Channel Catfish at night, a Areas must be registered out much rain, the water atures should get the Mus- occasional Muskellunge Ponds Project few Walleyes and Small- or have a launch permit is very clear and the fish kellunge and Northern as well as Channel Cat- Panfish and some mouth Bass. All boats, in- to use these facilities. are skittish. There are also Pike moving in Lake LeB- fish have been reported. Largemouth Bass cluding canoes & kayaks, Redbank Creek reports of Pink Salmon oeuf. Remember that Lake French Creek are being reported. using the PFBC’s Mill Some really nice Wall- and King Salmon being LeBoeuf is slow-no wake Some Smallmouth Bass Upper Clarion River Creek Access Area must be eyes and Smallmouth caught in the streams. on the entire body of water. catches, of various sizes, Anglers are reporting registered or have a launch Bass have been reported Lake Erie Lake Pleasant have been reported; baits good numbers of Small- permit to use this facility. in the lower sections. Steelhead are also being Trout have been caught of choice are tubes and mouth Bass. All boats, in- Allegheny River Erie County caught on the lake, trolling from shore at Lake Pleas- jigs. Additionally, Wall- cluding canoes & kayaks Good numbers of Walleyes Area Tributaries crankbaits. Yellow Perch ant. They are being caught eye catches have been re- the old fashion way, night ported; hellgrammites, if crawlers and bobbers. available, have been the Forest County top producer. The USGS YOUR YEAR AROUND Allegheny River depth gage in Utica re- Water levels have increased flects a current water level making for improved fish- of +/-02’-07”, which is OUTDOOR STORE ing and navigation. An- a 10” increase since last glers have been successful report period. Canoeists for trout near the conflu- and kayakers will not ex- For All Your Needs! ence of Tubbs Run and the perience flow difficul- Allegheny River. Walleye, ties at this level, and no Northern Pike, and Musky portaging is expected. fishing should be produc- Oil Creek 27533 St. Rt. 62 Beloit, Ohio 44609 330-537-2137 tive from mid-October Fishing activity has been until the winter freeze. minimal, however, the Tionesta Lake lower Delayed Harvest STRAIGHT WALLED CARTRIDGE LEVER Anglers have been pro- (Petroleum Center Bridge ductive trolling for Musky. downstream to the Colum- Clarion River bia Farm railroad bridge) ACTION LARGE SELECTION OF GUNS IN STOCK Trout and Smallmouth is scheduled to receive its Bass fishing should pick fall trout stocking on Oc- FALL FISHING GEAR up in September and Octo- tober 3, 2016. The USGS ber. The Clarion River in depth gage in Rouseville New Crossbow Pkgs, Large Selection* Great Prices Cooksburg is an excellent reflects a current water starting at $299 inc. arrows, place to observe the fall level of +/- 3’-00”. Ca- quivers, & sights Stop In and Check Us Out!!! colors while on a canoe or noeists and kayakers will kayak. Please remember not experience flow dif- to have on board or wear a ficulties at this level and life jacket. From Novem- no portaging is expected. ber 1st through April 30th Kahle Lake it is mandatory to wear During September, Yellow life jacket while onboard Perch and Bluegill were a canoe, kayak or boat the top reported catches. less than 16 feet in length. MANDATORY PFD Salmon Creek (LIFE-JACKET) WEAR Anglers have reported EFFECTIVE AS OF Archery *Black Powder observing and catching NOVEMBER 1st: Bring in Your trout from the confluence During the period of No- with the branch, down- Fish & vember 1st through April Guns & Accessories stream to the confluence 30th, ALL BOATERS Turkey with Tionesta Creek. are required to wear a Photos to be All Types of Ammo in Stock Ross Run life jacket, at all times, Trout have been observed while on watercraft less put in Fish & in the Children Only fish- than 16 feet in length Field Report FISHING EQUIPMENT ing area on Ross Run or ANY canoe or kaya below the jack dams. Live Bait Fishing Tackle Licenses Venango County HUNTING*ARCHERY*FISHING Always Remember Safety www.runzossports.com First This Hunting Season! Page 22 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 23 Club News Hunter, Trapper and Bowhunt every Monday at 7pm. of Yankee Lake and East 3-D Archery Shoot Schedule Fur Fin Feather Sportsmans 3:30 p.m., 5-stand sporting Education Courses: Ohio: call Club located on Washing- of SR 7. Contact Joe 330- call for more info call 440- Association: Club grounds clays, Wednesdays 5 p.m., (800) WILDLIFE or Penn- tonville Rd. in Washing- 782-0958 or 330-719-5078.. 886-6052 or 440-237-6757. Romain Rd, 2 miles off state Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 sylvania: (814) 432-3187 tonville. For more infor- Burnt Ridge Bow & Tlann Muzzleloader Club. Route 18, south of West Mid- p.m. The club is on Rt. 18 Club Activities & News: mation call 330-337-8308 Gun Club: Cowans- Site is located on State Line dlesex, Pa. Route 193, (724) and W. Pittsburgh Rd. in New Ashtabula Rod & Gun: Brookfield Tri-District ville, PA 724-545-2552. Rd. in Darlington, Pa. Call 528-1111. Two miles off state Castle. For info call 724-652- Saturday Night Preserve Conservation Club: Corn- Chester Newell Sportsmans Papa John 330-427-6026 Route 18 on Romaine Rd. 1075.. Skeet Shoots 6pm $5 per hole 7 pm. second Sat. of each Club: 3-D archery shoots or Monty at 724-827-2782. Geauga Bowmen Archery Lake Milton Fish And round benefiting the pre- month. Turkey Shoots 7pm on every Sunday in Sept from Eastern Ohio Conserva- Club: Club grounds located Game Club- Trap shoots serve field and youth Tuesday call 330-876-9611. 8am to noon. Concealed car- tion Club: Trap shoots in Geauga Co. on Sperry Rd. every Friday night at 6:00 . 22 pheasant hunting program. Muzzleloader Black Powder ry class Oct 1st $75.00 good Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Skeet just north of St. Rt. 322 in shoots first Saturday of each For club information 440- Turkey Shoots third Thurs- in OH and WV Oct 15th shoots from 10 a.m. to 2 Chesterland, OH. For info call month, public welcome.3 D 428-9647. day of Each Month noon. another NRA Women on Tar- p.m. Sundays. The club is Mike Ballash, 440-834-0603. Archery Schedule: Sep 17 Beaver Creek Sportsman Muzzle Loading Meat Shoots get class $35.00 includes on West Calla Road between Greenville Sports- & 18 * (3rd weekend) Fees: Club: 3-D Archery Shoots third Sunday at Noon.Cow- guns ammo and lunch, ladies routes 62 and 45 .Eastern man Club: Skeet or trap, Adults: $10.00, Cubs: $5.00 second Sun. of each month boy Action Shoots The Club only. Then on Oct 22, from Ohio call 330-507-3226. Wednesdays,Saturdays and Registration: Sat:8 a.m. – 3 shoots start 8am to 1pm. is located North of Brookfield 11-4 and Oct 23 1-6:30pm Eagle Creek Conservation Sundays at 10 a.m., open to p.m. Sun: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Schedule is Turkey Shoot Center (SR 82 & SR 7) South a Hunters safety education Club located at 5525 Eagle public. Registered skeet tar- .For more information please class, free! good in all states. Creek Road, Leavittsburg, gets every Sunday 10 a.m., call Dean at 330-233-7621. to register for any class call Ohio 44430.. For more in- $20 registration. Member- The club is off Bedell Road., Vance at 304-374-5587 or formation please contact Pam ships available $20. 1039 Berlin Center, Ohio. 330-383-1886. Club located at 330-638-6245 or 330-720- Vernon Rd. (Rt 538) Green- Lakeview Coon & Fox on Gas Valley Rd. behind 1110, Call (330) 872-1075 ville, Pa. (724) 588-9994. Hunters Association: Meet- Green Valley Dairy.between East Palestine Sportsman’s Saturday skeet league shoots ings, third Sunday monthly, Rt. 8 and Pa Rt. 168. Club: Shoots at the club 1 p.m. fields still open to East Mecca Town Hall, 8 Columbiana County Ar- grounds every Thursdays public p.m., Call (330) 637-5118.., chers: Special Canoe at 7:30 Public is invited Harthegig Conservation Leetonia Sportsmen Club: shoots and Survival shoots call 330-757-8397. Club Club: Trap shoots Sundays Kids Derby is Sept. 24th. held throughout the year. located on North Pleas- at 10 a.m. Meeting first Mon- Bring the Kids for a Great Contact D.R. Roberts ant Dr. off St. Rt. 14.for day of the month. For infor- Day! Trap shoots every Tues- 330-679-2678 or E-mail more info 330-757-8397. . mation call (412) 475-2295 day.10 bird practice begins at [email protected] Fish & Game Club Of Vi- or (412) 475-4600. 6:30pm. 8-10 bird protector or visit our website www. enna:. Doubles and singles Hidden Valley Sportsman programs following the prac- shootyourbow.com any- trap Wednesdays and Sun- Club:Club located on Gilkey tice. Youth Hunter Educa- time for more information. days, 9 a.m.. call (330) 534- Road off Mitchell Road be- tion Challenge shoots, fourth Conneaut Fish & Game 2929 to register, Indoor ar- tween Pa routes 318 and 18. Sunday monthly. Call 330- Club: Club located off Rt. 20 chery, Mondays and Wednes- West Middlesex. Many fall 533-2573. in Conneaut on Keefus Rd. days 9 am. To 7 p.m., free to activities scheduled call 724- Lone Eagle Bowmen: 2016 Conneaut Lake Sportsmans members and $3 non-mem- 528-2700 for info. Gun Show Archery Schedule: Sept.18. Association: For more bers, The trap field is in use scheduled for Sept. 24 & 25. Registration 9am-1pm.For info: [email protected] every Sunday and Wednes- Hubbard Conservation mor info call Matt 330-575- Conservation League, Inc. day starting around 9 a.m Club: . Club meeting is the 0744. Club is located at 2276 Home of Mosquito Bowmen: Welcome seasoned veterans 2nd Wed. each month at Seeman St.SW, Canton,Oh. Located at 2535 McCleary and beginners alike. Any 7pm. Trumbull County Bea- Open to the public. www. Jacoby Road, Cortland, Ohio time all four trap fields are gle Club meeting is the 2nd LoneEagleBowmen.com between Rt. 305 or Rt. 46. in use, all ranges will closed Thursday each month at 7pm Lowellville Rod & Gun: Steven Elton 13 lb 26” caught on 10/5. (Photo courtesy For additional information or except the archery field at the Club is located at 1760 Archery shoots start at of Mogadore Bait & Tackle) directions call 330-565-1123. range Call George 330-856- Wick Campbell Rd Hubbard, 4.Trap League Thursdays S. Cuyahoga Bowhunters: 9949 or Ed 330-637-0485 Ohio 44425. 6-10pm trap league.6 pm Jefferson County Sport- call 330-881-8916. For man’s Club located in more info on club events Bloomingdale Ohio. Trap call 330 536 8537. .www. shoots every Thursday night lowelville-rod-gun.com. starting at 5:30pm practice, Mahoning County Coon- protectors and Annie Oak- hunters Protective. Lo- leys. Shoots Open to the Pub- cated off 224 between lic. For more info call Tom Canfield & Ellsworth. Full Applegarth 740-537-4880. Fall Sportsmans Festi- Kinsman Conserva- val is September 9-10-11.. Service tion Club: Turkey shoots, Mahoning Sportsmens Wednesdays at 7 p.m.Club Association: Trap shoots, Processing located at 6874 Bushnell- Sundays at 5 p.m,, pub- Campbell Rd. Kinsman, OH lic invited 11/2 miles Shop 44428. south of U.S. Route 224 Knox Township Sportsman at State line Marker (Main Club: Westville Lake Rd., Street) in Hillsville, Pa.

Custom Cut Meats North Georgetown, Ohio info Middleton Township Fish & call 330-332-9723. Game Club: The club house Lawrence County Sports- that is located on Richardson mans Club: Sporting clays Ave. Negley, Ohio 44441. and 25 trap or skeet. Skeet New Middletown Farmers or trap, Wednesdays 5 p.m. and Sportsmen Club: Trap Sporting clays, Thursdays 5 Continued on page 24 p.m. Sundays 9;30 a.m. to Page 24 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 25 Club News Continued from page 23 pum Pa.wwwpossumho are the third Wednesday practice,5:30-10pm. Tuedays, llosportsmansclub.com of each month at 7 p.m. public welcome. For more Rochester Sportsmans at Hubbard Conservation info call 330-542-2382.. Club: 181 Sportsman Lane, Sportsmans Club at 1760 Club is at 3341 E. Calla Rd. . rochester, Pa. www.roch- Wick Campbell Rd.. in Hub- Orwell Gun Club: Tur- estersportsmenclub.com bard. Call 330-647-1446 key Shoots Friday 7 Salem Hunting Club: , Trumbull Co. Conservation pm. call 330-683-4738. Offering Hunters Safe- League, Mosquito Bowmen: Portage Summit Field & ty Trappers Ed. classes. Conservation League, Inc. Stream Club: On Sept. 18th, Weekly shooting events, located at 2535 McCleary Sunday - will meet at 2 PM Cowboy Action Shoots third Jacoby Road, Cortland, on Sept. 18th. Meetings are Sunday of each month., All Ohio between Rts. 305 & open to all, especially those you can eat breakfast first 46. .Mosquitobowmen.com interested in becoming a Sat./month. New mem- Indoor Shooting Open member. For more informa- bers welcome. More info To The Public-mornings tion visit psfsclub.com or call at www.salemhuntingclub. from 9-12 and evenings Earl Watson at 330-858-5465 com or call (330) 332-9847 6-9, For more informa- On Sept. 20th and 27th, Salsibury Sportsman Club: tion call (330) 609-0371. Tuesday will host its weekly Club located off Steuben- Trumbull County Rod Tuesday evening Trap Shoot ville Pike Rd. off Route And Gun Club. The club Pictured above is Mike Hlad with his 36 inch musky he caught while fishing West 5:00pm to Dusk. All shoot- 39 South of Highlandtown. is located at Phillips-Price Branch he also caught a 30 inch one also. ers are welcome. For more Toronto Rod & Gun Club: Road off state Route 88.. information go to psfsclub. The Club is two miles West Mayfield Beagle enzie targets. Reguistration mation call 330-544-3993. com or call 330-858-5465. west of Knoxville on S.R. Club located on Rt. 168 S. Call Denny at 330-507-9489. 10am-4pm 330-532-9627. Whitetails Unlimited: Club is located at 8504 St. 152. Call (614) 544-9948. 2 1/2 miles off of St. Rt. 51 Yellow Creek Long Rifle, Western Reserve Fish & Outdoorsman Challenge Rt. 224 Deerfield Township,. Trumbull County 4-H near Darlington, Pa. Meet- Trail walks every second Game: CMP Rifle Shoots, Golf Outing will be held . For more information call Shooting Sports: will have ings held the second Mon- Sunday monthly. Open me- Mondays 6-9pm., Indoor at Bronzewood Golf Club, Bob Becker 330- 990-6429 or their meetings first and day Call Ron 724-846-5805 tallic sights, black powder handgun 10am-3pm, Tues- 1645 Kinsman-Pymatuning Earl Watson at 330-858-5465. third Fridays Fish & Game or Scott 330-426-9688. shoots. For more informa- days, 7-9pm., Wed., 3-7pm. Rd., Kinsman, Ohio. October Possum Hollow Sports- Club of Vienna. for more West Point Rod & Gun club: tion. call 330-738-6002 $2 members $4 nonmembers, 2nd; reg. 8-8:45 am shotgun mens Club: 3-D hunter info call 330-898-4486. Meat shoot, Sundays, noon. or Gary 330-332-8376. Indoor Archery 7-9 pm. Fri- start at 9am.Raffles, Lunch , course Muzzleloader, pis- Trumbull County Beagle 3-D archery shoots, third Youngstown Rifle and Pis- days. Club at 1058 W. Third dioor Prizes and much more. tol shoots, Shoots, Wam- Club, ARHA:. Meetings Sundayss monthly. 30 McK- St. Niles . For more infor- tol Club: CCW classes, Trap Conference To Help Ohio

330-898-8170 *fax 330-898-2456 Cities Manage Urban Corner of St. Rt. 5 & 82, Braceville Wildlife Continued from page 16 with deer and Canada geese link to online registration, solving Conflicts in Ohio.” Other sessions will include: are at go.osu.edu/OCWC16. Urban wildlife conflicts are “Wildlife Conflicts: Real vs. Hours for the event are 9 increasing, and so are the Perceived” by Jon Cepek a.m. to 4 p.m. The loca- Legal in Ohio...... challenges for local govern- of Cleveland Metroparks. tion is Ohio State’s Nation- ments in managing them, “Trapping Nuisance Wildlife” wide and Ohio Farm Bu- said co-organizer Marne by Eric Arnold of the Sharon reau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Henry 45/70 Titchenell, wildlife program Center, Ohio-based Wild- Taylor Drive, Columbus. Marlin 45/70 specialist with Ohio State’s life Control Training Group. For more information, vis- College of Food, Agricultur- “Deer Sterilization” by Robert it the conference website Henry .17 HMR al, and Environmental Sci- Rack and Laurie Briggs of the at go.osu.edu/OCWC16 ences (CFAES). The headline Cincinnati area’s Clifton Deer or call 614-688-3421. Marlin .44 cal. of a recent story by the As- Sterilization Working Group. Who’s behind it sociated Press, for instance, “Deer Management: Imple- The cooperative is a state- LARGE SELECTION OF said U.S. cities are “increas- mentation and City Ex- wide partnership involving NEW & USED GUNS, HANDGUNS & LONG GUNS ingly dealing” with the prob- amples” by Geoff West- CFAES, DOW, the Wildlife lem of “messy goose poop.” erfield of the Ohio Divi- Services program of the U.S. One of those cities is So- sion of Wildlife (DOW). Department of Agriculture’s Muzzleloaders & lon, which is located near Registration dead- Animal and Plant Health Cleveland. The city’s man- line is Nov. 7 Inspection Service, Great Accessories ager, Greg Miller, will Registration for the confer- Parks of Hamilton County, speak on its efforts to grap- ence is $35. The cost includes the Lake Erie Allegheny ple with geese as part of breakfast, lunch, a packet of Partnership for Biodiversity, In Stock! the conference program. information and a free park- the City of Cleveland May- Hear from nation- ing permit. The deadline to or’s Office of Sustainabil- al urban coyote expert register is Nov. 7. Registration ity, and the City of Dublin. Also on the agenda is “Ur- and other details, including a ban Coyote Conflict Reso- lution for Communities” by Send your photos in and we will publish them as Stan Gehrt, a CFAES wildlife space permits as soon as possible. Mail or email scientist who’s done ground- to: Fish & Field Report, P.O.Box 486, breaking research on Chica- Niles, Ohio 44446. [email protected] go’s urban coyotes. Dealing Page 24 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 25 Pa. Pheasants Released Hunters Get Ready licenses, and also is available A memorable season The move is expected to ing license – will do that. ond, third and fourth in-sea- A wealth of information online through the Game in which more birds save more than $200,000 “We have been forced as an son releases, and the winter on ring-necked pheasants, Commission’s home page. will be released state- annually, but this year also agency to make many cuts release,” Boyd said. “So the Game Commission’s Hunters also should note wide awaits Pennsylva- contributes to an increased to staff and programs, and while releases ahead of the pheasant management pro- that pheasant hunting is nia’s pheasant hunters. number of pheasants re- moves to make the pheasant junior season and statewide gram, and stockings state- closed in all Wild Pheas- And as scary as it might leased, since birds that would propagation program less opener will continue to pro- wide can be found at www. ant Recovery Areas, where seem, without a license- have been kept as breed- costly are among these,” he vide the typical early-sea- pgc.pa.gov by search- the Game Commission is fee increase in the very ers instead can be released said. “Fortunately for pheas- son action, those who keep ing “pheasant allocation.” attempting to restore self- near future, this might on public-hunting grounds. ant hunters, however, those hunting through the season Only roosters may be hunted sustaining wild pheasant well be the last year the Additionally, the Game moves will result this year also are bound to encounter in many WMUs, check Page populations. Maps of Wild Game Commission releas- Commission purchased in more ringnecks released increased flushes and sus- 48 of the 2016-17 Penn- Pheasant Recovery Areas be- es pheasants for hunters. about 15,000 day-old chicks statewide, adding even more tained opportunity to har- sylvania Hunting & Trap- gin on Page 50 of the digest. The pheasant season this year in a test run to en- excitement to some of the vest pheasants,” Boyd said. ping Digest for details. The Hough said the agency kicked off Saturday, sure its program could oper- best hunting action around. The best pheasant-hunt- daily limit is two pheasants. The digest is issued to all hunt- Oct. 8, with the start ate smoothly if it transitions “But the future of pheasant ing habitat and hunter ac- Continued on page 26 of the one-week sea- to purchasing all chicks hunting in Pennsylvania might cess occur on more than 230 ers at the time they buy their son for junior hunters. to be raised. Those birds not be as bright,” Hough said. tracts of state game lands Then on Saturday, Oct. will be released, as well. About 17,000 pheasants are and other public lands un- 22, the season opens And while the agency took de- scheduled for release for the der cooperative management to hunters statewide. liberate action to reduce pro- weeklong junior-only sea- with the Game Commission, In total, about 240,000 duction due to the anticipated son, which begins Oct. 8. and about 75 percent of the pheasants – about increases from the release of Then, in mid-October several pheasants are stocked there. 25,000 more than last breeder birds and the chicks consecutive weekly releases The remaining 25 per- year – are scheduled for that were purchased, this of pheasants will begin, to cent are released on pri- release statewide for year experienced the highest be followed by a late-sea- vate lands enrolled in the 2016-17 seasons. hatch rate in recent memory. son release of hen pheasants. the Game Commission’s The increase is due All of this adds up to more The statewide pheasant Hunter Access Program. to several factors that pheasants afield in 2016-17. season begins Oct. 22 and The Game Commission have come together for “Against all odds, Penn- runs through Nov. 26, then stocks pheasants as a ser- the benefit of hunters. sylvania’s pheasant hunt- reopens on Dec. 12, ending vice to its hunters. The pro- The Pennsylvania ers once again have plenty on the last day of February. gram cost $4.3 million last Game Commission has to be excited about this The additional releases of year, but it has its benefits. planned some changes year,” said Game Commis- birds that were purchased Nearly 100,000 hunters par- to its pheasant-propaga- sion Executive Director R. as chicks or would have ticipate in pheasant hunting tion program to cut costs. Matthew Hough. been maintained as breed- in Pennsylvania, racking up Instead of raising chicks “It’s no secret the Game ing stock should be no- nearly 400,000 hunter days from breeder pheasants at Commission has been navi- ticeable, said Robert C. and contributing $30 million the Game Commission’s gating some rough financial Boyd, who oversees the to $40 million to the state’s game farms, the agency in waters; 17 years without Game Commission’s pheas- economy. And surveys have Jacob’s first antelope he bagged while hunting this season. 2017 plans to begin pur- one adjustment for infla- ant propagation program. indicated nearly 80 per- (Photo courtesy of Runzo’s Outdoor Sports) chasing day-old chicks tion to our primary source “These extra birds are be- cent of hunters support the from private propagators. of revenue – the hunt- ing stocked during the sec- pheasant stocking program. 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38 Years of Pa. Pheasants Released Hunters Experience Get Ready Continued from page 25 about 50 percent for Game Forty-three pheasants were Similarly, the harvest rate remains committed to its Commission-raised pheas- found dead and reported. of pheasants stocked pre- pheasant program, which ants released within or just The cause of death was season was 46.7 percent. celebrated 100 years in before the hunting seasons. reported as unknown for Harvest rates were high- 2015, despite hard times fi- For last year’s study, agen- 24 of them, while 14 were est and nearly identical for nancially. As revenues con- cy staff affixed leg bands killed on roads and five the first three in-season re- tinue to decline, however, to 5,566 pheasants. Some were killed by predators. leases, where the harvest it’s uncertain how the pro- of the bands carried a $100 The remaining pheasants rate averaged 52.9 percent. gram might change, he said. reward, which typically re- were harvested by hunters. More pheasants were harvest- “But this year, for certain, sults in nearly a 100-per- Although most band recov- ed on Saturdays (36.1 percent) pheasant hunters have a lot to cent reporting rate, increas- eries occurred on the same and Fridays (26.8 percent), look forward to,” Hough said. ing the study’s efficiency. property where pheasants with the smallest percent tak- PHEASANT HAR- Banded pheasants were re- were released, one pheas- en on Tuesdays (6.1 percent). VEST RATES leased in all Wildlife Man- ant released in the Delaware Harvest rates also varied TERRY HOVANCE In recent years, the Game agement Units, except WMU Water Gap National Recre- depending on day of week 3952 West Lake Rd. Commission has released 5D. Each band had its own ation Area was recovered pheasants were stocked. identification number, as in New Jersey, and road- During the four in-season Cortland, Ohio 44410 more than 200,000 pheas- ants annually on state game well as a toll free number killed pheasants were re- stockings, harvests were 330-637-2026 lands and other proper- to call and report. Banded covered up to 10 miles from highest for pheasants re- ties open to public hunting. pheasants were placed in la- their stocking locations. leased Wednesday through And the agency wants as many beled crates to identify where Overall, the pheasant har- Fridays (50 to 53 percent), of those birds as possible to and when they were released. vest rate was 49.1 percent. and 47.1 percent on Tuesdays. terryhovancetaxidermy.com end up in hunters’ game bags. Reports were accepted for Males were harvested at a While overall harvest rates In working toward this end, all banded birds, regard- higher rate (53.8 percent) than and patterns shown by the Send your photos in and we will publish the Game Commission last less of their cause of death. females (41.1 percent), per- latest study generally are them as space permits as soon as year conducted a study into ex- In all, 2,073 banded pheas- haps due to hunter selectivity. consistent with those in isting pheasant harvest rates. ants were recovered, with Harvest rates were higher on the 1998 study, the results possible. Mail or email to: Fish & Field The agency last studied pheas- the reporting rate for game lands (48.7 percent) still provide a good start in Report, P.O.Box 486, Niles, Ohio 44446. ant harvest rates in 1998, non-reward bands com- and other public proper- identifying how changes to [email protected] when the harvest rate was ing in at nearly 68 percent. ties (50.7 percent) than they pheasant-release strategies were on privately owned might increase harvest rates. Hunter Access properties Clearly, releasing pheas- (37.3 percent). This could ants on public properties result from greater hunter later in the week results in effort on public property. the highest harvest rates. Harvest rates were lowest for And maintaining a high pheasants released for the Ju- number of pheasants re- nior Hunt (40.6 percent), like- leased, particularly in the ly due to hunter inexperience, first few weeks of the sea- and that pheasants need to son, should result in more survive two weeks or more to pheasants bagged by hunters. make it to the regular season.

10 year old, Mason Allison with a 6 point, his first deer he bagged while hunting with Jeremy Charlier in Pennsylvania. Page 26 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 27 Lake Erie Fishing Report The daily bag limit for wall- buoy near Catawba State northwest and northeast of port Harbor, Geneva, eye in Ohio waters of Lake Park, off West Reef, north- Fairport Harbor and in 55 Ashtabula and Conneaut. Erie is 6 fish per angler. west of North Bass Island, to 65 feet of water north- How: Anglers are us- The minimum size limit and south of Kelleys Island. northeast of Conneaut. ing drop shot rigs, tube for walleye is 15 inches. How: Perch spreaders with How: Perch spreaders with jigs, spinners, crankbaits, The daily bag limit for shiners fished near the bot- shiners fished near the bot- leeches and crayfish. yellow perch is 30 fish tom produce the most fish. tom produce the most fish. per angler in all Ohio Central Basin Walleye Smallmouth Bass God Bless waters of Lake Erie. Where: Last week’s lo- Where: Fishing has been America The trout and salmon cations are listed due to good in 10 to 30 feet of 11 year old, Jess Gage with her first Ohio deer on a mentored daily bag limit is 2 fish rough lake conditions over water around the harbor Support Our hunt with her father, Jason and “Walleye Bob”. Thanks to per angler. The minimum the past week. Walleye areas in Cleveland, Fair- Conneaut Fish and Game Club. size limit is 12 inches. have been caught in 32 Troops Black bass (largemouthQUET feet of water north-north- and smallmouth bass): west of Edgewater Park, in the daily bag limit is 5 46 to 47 feet of water north fish per angler with a 14 of Chagrin River, in 50 to inch minimum size limit. 60 feet of water north- Western Basin Walleye east of Fairport and in 65 Mosquito Creek 2nd Amendment Where: There were very to 73 feet of water north- few walleye reports over northeast of Ashtabula.. the past week. The best How: Anglers are trolling spots from the previ- with dipsey divers or planer ous week include “K” boards with weights or jet can of the Camp Perry divers, ahead of stick baits firing range, Toussaint or worm harnesses. The FREE Reef, Scott Point Shoal, best colors have been ol- BEER AND and Kelleys Island Shoal. ive, purple, pink and green. POP! How: Most fish have been Yellow Perch caught by trolling with Where: Last week’s lo- spoons, crankbaits, or cations are listed due to Saturday, November 12, 2016 worm harnesses, and by rough lake conditions over at Yankee Lake Ballroom, 1814 State Route 7, Brookfield casting with weight forward the past week. Fish have spinners or mayfly rigs. been caught in 33 to 40 Games/Raffles & Social Hour - 5 p.m. � Buffet Dinner - 7 p.m. Yellow Perch feet of water north-north- Where: Yellow perch fish- east of Wildwood Park, Tickets-$25 each Trophy Buck Package ing has been good at Rat- in 34 feet of water north- Purchase this $125 package and you will receive: tlesnake Island and Green northwest of Chagrin Riv- Ticket order deadline - Nov. 10 � Freedom Dinner ticket � Hunters Raffle Package Island, around the green er, in 45 to 55 feet of water � Bonus Gun ticket for a Patriot Rifle Tickets will not be sold at the door. Raffle package picked up at event. 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MAIL TO: Denny Malloy, PO Box 703, Cortland, OH 44410 Signature:______V-Code: ______Page 28 Fish & Field Report October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 Fish & Field Report Page 29 Lake Erie Pa. Field Officer Reports NWRO LMS George J. west Region. Bears are put- September early season did Wilhelm. The kayakers had Miller reports a DUI charge ting on weight for the win- quite well and generally were parked at that lower end of Sportfishing Charters from last fall recently was ter and are more visible this found in compliance with the Propagation Area and adjudicated, with the defen- time of year. Now is a great all regulations. Probably at paddled past, around, or be- Walleye*Smallmouth Bass* Perch dant receiving five days in time to do some scouting least half the hunters had the tween the distinct line of Fishing the Western Basin jail, six months of Restrictive for the upcoming seasons temporary eDuck stamp, as signs clearly stating, “Entry Intermediate Punishment, and the new bear-hunting opposed a traditional duck Prohibited.” They said they and Central Basins in addition to a fine and opportunity in WMU 1B. stamp. Two hunters checked didn’t think it applied since costs. This was the defen- Erie County WCO Da- the first Saturday, however, they were just kayaking. Both Ohio & Canadian Waters dant’s second DUI offense. rin L. Clark reports a slow were without valid federal adults received citations. and Islands Erie County WCO Michael start to the hunting seasons. duck stamps. In each inci- Mercer County WCO Don- J. Stutts Jr. reports early Early goose hunters were dent, the hunter was with ald G. Chaybin and DWCO 30 Ft. Sportcraft Rigged To morning thunderstorms hard to find. The open- others who had purchased the Carl E. McAdams checked across the district put a ing day of dove was a little eDuck stamps. Citations were two groups of goose hunters Drift Or Troll damper on the statewide busier than last year though. filed against each. Two days who had their decoy spreads U.S.C.G. & Ohio Lic. Guide since 1979 early Youth Waterfowl Day. Jefferson County WCO later, one of those same hunt- within the “safety zones” of There are a few more Youth Roger A. Hartless reports ers was checked again, near- nearby homes. There was no Winke Guide Service Waterfowl Days ahead. that there has been a rash of ly 20 miles east, and he had complaint from the occupants Erie County WCO Michael J. trash dumping on local game purchased his duck stamp by in either case, but the hunt- Capt. Pat Winke Stutts Jr. reports that goose- lands lately. Since Labor Day that time. “Lesson learned” ers had not obtained specific hunting pressure remained weekend, when someone was the comment he made permission to hunt within the low across western Erie dumped a refrigerator in a to the officer that morning. safety zone. They could not 419-250-2272 County during the Septem- parking area on State Game Mercer County WCO Don- shoot over the decoys with- ber season. In many areas, Lands 54, off Route 949, ald G. Chaybin reports that, out shooting into the safety 1-800-274-9255 toll free crop fields were still stand- three large pieces of furniture while on patrol around State zone. Officers advised the www.winkeguideservice.com ing where geese and hunters and other litter were dumped Game Lands 270, he was hunters to relocate their de- would typically be found. on the same game lands, off contacted by a member of coys to respect the 150-yard Email: [email protected] Erie County WCO Larry M. Game School Road. Leads the public regarding “kay- safety zone and warned . Smith reports numerous bear are being investigated and aks in the refuge” on Lake sightings around the North- anyone with additional in- formation into these or other dumping cases is asked to Send your photos in and we will publish DUNCAN FARMS call the Pennsylvania Game them as space permits as soon as Commission Northwest Re- possible. Mail or email to: Fish & Field Wildlife: gion Office at 814-432-3187. Feed: Mercer County WCO Don- Report, P.O.Box 486, Niles, Ohio 44446. ald G. Chaybin reports that Food Plot goose hunters during the [email protected] Chicken INVITE Now is the time for Fall Food Plots! Seed Wildlife Turnips Sweetbeets Rack X Plodertream - Groundhog Radishes XX Woodland Forage Plus Deer – – X – Over 30 Years of Doing Things Right! Horse Wildlife Systems Minerals www.invitefpf.com Seed: NOW NOW Goat HIRING! HIRING! Rabbit Home of...... Bird Sunfl ower

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