New Ohio Wildlife Officer assigned to Brown County
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Ohio Wildlife Officer Ben Smith has been assigned to Brown County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. A 2020 graduate of the Wildlife Officer Academy, Officer Smith previously served as an at-large officer in southeast Ohio.
Originally from Perry County, Officer Smith is a 2015 graduate of Sheridan High School in Thornville. Officer Smith graduated from Hocking College in 2018 with a degree in wildlife management. In 2019, Officer Smith graduated from the Central Ohio Technical College police academy. In his spare time, Officer Smith enjoys hiking, hunting, fishing and birding.
As a wildlife officer, Officer Smith has statewide authority to enforce wildlife regulations and protect state lands, waterways and property. He also contributes to public safety both locally and in Ohio’s vast outdoors.
Each year, Ohio’s wildlife officers speak to clubs and groups about conservation and wildlife programs, perform fish and wildlife surveys and provide technical advice and instruction about hunting, fishing and other outdoor-related recreation.
To reach Officer Smith, call 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543). To report suspicious activity involving wildlife, call 800-POACHER (762-2437). Reports can remain anonymous.
Officer Smith replaces Ohio Wildlife Officer Eric Lamb, who was recently promoted to a wildlife officer supervisor. Officer Lamb’s area of supervision include Preble, Butler, Hamilton, Clermont and Brown counties in southwest Ohio. He is a 1999 graduate of Hocking College and was selected for the 2009 Wildlife Officer Academy. Officer Lamb previously served in Hamilton County before moving to Brown County in 2011.
The mission of the Division of Wildlife is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all. Visit wildohio.gov to find out more.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
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Originally from Perry County, Officer Smith is a 2015 graduate of Sheridan High School in Thornville. Officer Smith graduated from Hocking College in 2018 with a degree in wildlife management. In 2019, Officer Smith graduated from the Central Ohio Technical College police academy. In his spare time, Officer Smith enjoys hiking, hunting, fishing and birding.
As a wildlife officer, Officer Smith has statewide authority to enforce wildlife regulations and protect state lands, waterways and property. He also contributes to public safety both locally and in Ohio’s vast outdoors.
Each year, Ohio’s wildlife officers speak to clubs and groups about conservation and wildlife programs, perform fish and wildlife surveys and provide technical advice and instruction about hunting, fishing and other outdoor-related recreation.
To reach Officer Smith, call 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543). To report suspicious activity involving wildlife, call 800-POACHER (762-2437). Reports can remain anonymous.
Officer Smith replaces Ohio Wildlife Officer Eric Lamb, who was recently promoted to a wildlife officer supervisor. Officer Lamb’s area of supervision include Preble, Butler, Hamilton, Clermont and Brown counties in southwest Ohio. He is a 1999 graduate of Hocking College and was selected for the 2009 Wildlife Officer Academy. Officer Lamb previously served in Hamilton County before moving to Brown County in 2011.
The mission of the Division of Wildlife is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all. Visit wildohio.gov to find out more.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
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