April 29 Media Release from Ohio Division of Wildlife Offices

State Wildlife Officer Payton Phenicie, assigned to Wyandot County, received information regarding potential wildlife violations committed by a group of hunters. During the 2024 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, Officer Phenicie contacted the group and discovered multiple violations. Three individuals received summonses and pleaded guilty to taking more than one antlered deer per licensed year, possessing a shotgun or rifle loaded with more than three shells, and providing false game check information. Two antlered deer were seized as evidence and one individual paid $500 in restitution.

State Wildlife Officer Ethan Bingham, assigned to Williams County, recently attended the annual Williams County Maple Syrup Festival. Officer Bingham worked with the Williams County Sharpshooters 4-H Club and Ohio Division of Wildlife management consultant Mark Witt to offer archery and BB gun shooting opportunities to approximately 2,000 attendees.