The National Wild Turkey Federation’s Jakes Day Event was held on Saturday at the Youth Fishing Pond Area at Cowan Lake State Park.

Governor Mike DeWine, ODNR Director Mary Mertz and other ODNR officials attended the event after they were finished fishing in recognition of the fishing and other activities available at Ohio’s inland lakes.

ODNR wildlife officers come in many shapes.

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Ohio Department of Natural Resources wildlife officers were at the event.

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The Paddle Sports Team.

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A Red-Tailed Hawk handled by ODNR Naturalist Shawn Conner.

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Jason Smith caught the Catching Fire Outdoors largest fish award.

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The Clinton County Fire Safety House was a popular and educational attraction.

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Action with paddle sports.

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Looking cool in a kayak.

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ODNR Naturalists Many Wolski and Erin Shaw help a youngster navigate Cowan Lake on Saturday as part of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual Jakes Day kids’ event at the Youth Fishing Pond Area at Cowan Lake State Park. For more photos of the WNTF Jakes event, visit wnewsj.com.

https://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2019/06/web1_ODNR-Naturalists-Mandy-Wolski-Erin-Shaw.jpgODNR Naturalists Many Wolski and Erin Shaw help a youngster navigate Cowan Lake on Saturday as part of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual Jakes Day kids’ event at the Youth Fishing Pond Area at Cowan Lake State Park. For more photos of the WNTF Jakes event, visit wnewsj.com. Courtesy photos | Wade Hall