Ohio Wildlife Officer Brady Stevens, of Toledo, has been assigned to Darke County. He replaces State Wildlife Officer Jeff Wenning, who recently transferred to Montgomery County.
Officer Stevens, 26, graduated from Toledo St. Francis de Sales High School in 2017 and then Malone University in 2021 with a degree in biology. A 2024 graduate of the Wildlife Officer Academy, Officer Stevens has served at-large in central Ohio since March 2024.
As a wildlife officer, Stevens has statewide authority to enforce wildlife regulations and protect state lands, waterways, and property. He also contributes to public safety both locally in southwest Ohio and in Ohio’s vast outdoors. Each year, Ohio’s wildlife officers speak to hundreds of 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 Stevens directly, call (937) 621-5779. To report suspicious activity involving wildlife, call 1-800-POACHER (762-2437). Reports can remain anonymous.