During the 2024 Maumee River walleye run, State Wildlife Officer Austin Dickinson, assigned to Defiance County, observed an individual discard beverage cans onto the rocks while fishing. Officer Dickinson contacted the individual and issued a summons for stream litter.
After several missed court dates and warrants issued for failure to appear, the individual was found guilty and received a $500 fine, $250 in court costs, one year of probation, and 60 days in jail suspended.
The defendant was also ordered to have no contact with the park where the offense was committed for one year.
State Wildlife Officers Nathan Robinson and Adam Stachler, assigned to Van Wert and Fulton counties, respectively, attended a hunter safety education class in Van Wert County sponsored by the Convoy Fox Hunter’s Conservation Club.
Students from across the state attended, and the officers provided legal updates, explained the regulations booklet, and answered questions.
Hunter education certification is a requirement for purchasing a hunting license in Ohio. In-person classes are a great way to get hands-on experience from professional and experienced instructors.
For more information about becoming an instructor or to sign up for a hunter education course, visit wildohio.gov.