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00-01 Orphaned/Injured - Wildlife - Common
00-02 Fish Ohio - Fishing - Common
00-03 Landowner Family - Hunting - Common
00-04 Air Rifle - Hunting - Common
00-05 Concealed Carry - Hunting - Common
01-01 Wildlife - Nuisance - Deer
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02-01 Hunting - General - Non-toxic Shot
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02 How do I review information for a professional services project? - Common
00-03 Construction Bids - Common
04 How is ODNR connected to dams in Ohio?
05 Lowhead Dams Rivers Streams
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20 Ohio Forest Tax Law
00-01 Unhealthy Yard Tree - Common
02 I would like to harvest timber on my property. Whom should I call?
03 Where can I get tree seedlings to plant?
04 Burning Regulations
07 Trees being cut on adjoining property and crossing property line
05 I've noticed logging activity that is polluting a stream with woody debris and mud. What should I do?
06 How do I plant trees with a dibble bar?
08 How can I sell my yard tree?
09 Can I cut firewood on a state forest?
10 Can I move firewood from one Ohio county to another?
11 What trees should I plant on my property?
12 Who regulates the sale of firewood?
13 A nearby property owner is burning trash and the smoke is bothering us. Who can I call?
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02-02-industry oil & gas
00-01 Fossils - common
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05-02-lakeerie water levels common
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07-02-rocks ID common
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09-01-contact geo talks
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00-01 Dont Allow Pets SNP - Common
00-02 Camp Fish Hunt SNP - Common
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