Geauga Assigned New Ohio Wildlife Officer
Ohio Wildlife Officer Matt Madgar has been assigned to Geauga County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Ohio Wildlife Officer Matt Madgar has been assigned to Geauga County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
A 2019 graduate of the Wildlife Officer Academy, Madgar has served Cuyahoga County since March 2019. He replaces Ohio Wildlife Officer Scott Denamen, who has served Geauga County since 2003 and recently was promoted to wildlife officer supervisor.
Madgar graduated from Howland High School in Trumbull County in 2011, and from Youngstown State University in 2015 with degrees in criminal justice and business administration.
As a wildlife officer, Madgar 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 Madgar, call 800-945-3543. To report suspicious activity involving wildlife, call 800-762-2437. Reports can remain anonymous.
