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Turn In A Poacher - Fish And Game Violations Reporting | Ohio Department Of Natural Resources

Wildlife District One Office, 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

State of Ohio residents.

Required documents

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Reports may be filed online 24/7.

Application process

Call 800-POACHER (762-2437) or visit website at wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/stay-informed/turn-in-a-poacher-tip to report a wildlife violation.

Fees

None.

Service area

Morrow County, Ohio Champaign County, Ohio Defiance County, Ohio Madison County, Ohio Fayette County, Ohio Logan County, Ohio Marion County, Ohio Fairfield County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Union County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Franklin County, Ohio

If you observe a wildlife violation, call the toll-free reporting line or visit website to submit a TIP (Turn In a Poacher) form. The TIP program is helping to curtail poaching throughout the state. TIP is designed to involve the public in reporting wildlife violations.

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Providing organization

Ohio Department Of Natural Resources

Ohio Department of Natural Resources m mission is to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.