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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is releasing more than 14,000 ring-necked pheasants at public hunting areas in late October and November. Releases begin Saturday, Oct. 25 during Ohio’s youth small game hunting season.

Ohio Wildlife Officer Eric Lamb has been named the district manager for Wildlife District Five in Xenia, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Lamb previously served the Division of Wildlife as the law enforcement operations manager in southwest Ohio.

To celebrate the fall season, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will host two special events in the Hocking Hills region. The Hocking State Forest Fall Color Tour and Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve Fall Open House are family-friendly events that will take place the weekend of Oct. 25, offering a variety of autumn fun.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves celebrated the opening of its 150th state nature preserve today in Jackson County. Baker Swamp protects a large, high-quality wetland complex that provides important habitat for birds, amphibians and other native species.

Ohio Wildlife Officer Kiri Williams, of Martins Ferry, has been assigned to Vinton County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. She replaces Ohio Wildlife Officer Cole Tilton, who recently transferred to Guernsey County.