Jim Morris has worked for newspapers, radio, television and various Websites for more than 47 years. He has been a writer, an editor, an editorial writer and a columnist. For 23 years, Morris worked for the Troy Daily News as sports editor, managing editor and executive editor. In 1994 he began working at the Dayton Daily News as an outdoor sports columnist and night sports desk editor. He retired from the DDN in January of 2010 and is now a freelance writer with his own Website for outdoors stories.
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Friday, 14 April 2017 / Published in Features

Morris: Southwest Ohio Offers Fine Fishing

It’s time to go fishing. April is here and there will be some good fishing days ahead. So if you have your tackle ready, you will find some excellent opportunities at southwest Ohio lakes.
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Thursday, 06 April 2017 / Published in Features

Lake Erie: the Welcome Mat is Out

The outlook is for excellent fishing for both walleyes and yellow perch. Recent hatches have been above average and there are still plenty of those 2003 monsters out there.
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Tuesday, 28 March 2017 / Published in Features

No Substitute for Extensive Boater Education

Boating comes with plenty of fun, but also some very real risks. If you plan to own or use a boat, safety should be your top priority. To be as safe as you can, boater education is the answer.
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Tuesday, 14 March 2017 / Published in Features

Boat Sales Rebounding as Economy Builds

With pontoon boats leading the parade, the pleasure boating industry has picked itself up, dusted itself off and climbed back in the race for America’s leisure activity time and dollars.
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Monday, 27 February 2017 / Published in Features

It’s Time To Sound Off About Ohio Outdoor Recreation

If you have interest in outdoor activities in Ohio and have something to say about your favorite pastimes, it’s time to voice your opinions. ODNR is offering a survey and open houses.