James Abrams

James Abrams grew up in rural Columbiana County, Ohio. As a boy, he would routinely tell his friends that he would become a “game warden,” and most believed him.Abrams’ career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources spanned 37 years, from 1973 through 2010. During that time, he served as a Preserve Officer, Ranger, and Chief Ranger. From 1983 to 2010, he worked with the Division of Wildlife as a Game Protector Officer Supervisor and was also a member of the division’s training unit.