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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. LUCAS – As tours resume at Malabar Farm State Park, visitors will be greeted by a variety of renovations that have restored the beauty of the park and its auxiliary buildings. “It’s not just the new paint that visitors will immediately […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. LOUDONVILLE — Tucked away in a peaceful corner of Mohican-Memorial State Forest in Ashland County is a place where families, friends and ordinary citizens can pause to reflect on Ohioans killed in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf […]

The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of America. The majestic creature exudes great strength, grace and beauty. On this July 4th weekend, as the nation emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, what better way to celebrate our national birthday than to salute a specific bald eagle, just […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Three Ohio Wildlife Officers were honored by Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz for their lifesaving actions after Ohio Wildlife Investigator Kevin Behr was shot while on assignment in December 2020. Officers Jason Keller, Eric Lamb, […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. OREGON, Ohio – A pair of piping plovers are nesting at Maumee Bay State Park in Lucas County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This is an exciting development for a species that is listed as federally and […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — Fishing isn’t just a great way to spend time with friends and family outdoors, it’s also an inexpensive and ethical way to eat fresh, wild-caught fish. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s some helpful hints. All you […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – The free fishing weekend for Ohio residents is just days away, Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio residents may fish for free in any of […]

COLUMBUS — Ohio offers a wide variety of boating opportunities for every taste. Officials across the country expect this to be a very busy boating season as folks are looking to break out after the pandemic restritions are lifted. Whether you like a quiet paddle in a canoe or kayak, an exhilarating ride on a […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Ohio’s 2021 spring wild turkey hunting season ended Sunday, May 30 with 14,541 birds taken, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s spring wild turkey hunting season concluded on Sunday, May 30 in […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced that all of Ohio’s state parks and watercraft facilities are now fully open for the public to enjoy this summer. “The Ohio State Parks team is so happy to welcome our […]