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. The Division of Wildlife manages the fisheries of 124,000 acres of inland water, 7,000 miles of streams, 2 1/4 million acres of Lake Erie, and Ohio’s portion […]
the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Posted inLife and Culture, Outdoor
Spring wildflowers should begin blossoming all over Ohio
COLUMBUS — Let’s get past that unusual snow storm on April 21 and look to what lies directly ahead. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources would like to remind residents Spring is marching right along. Wildflowers are in bloom throughout the entire state from the Ohio River to Lake Erie and not a moment too […]
Posted inLife and Culture, Outdoor
Here’s some tips on attracting backyard wildlife in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Backyard birds, butterflies, and other wildlife can be enticed to share our space in many ways. The needs of most wildlife species are basic: food, water, and shelter. By providing these needs we can effectively bring backyard wildlife into our lives so we can enjoy them more. FEEDING MENU Wildlife feeding is one […]
Posted inLife and Culture, Outdoor
Canada geese are beautiful but complicated for Ohio landowners
Canada geese are probably the most adaptable and tolerant of all native waterfowl. If left undisturbed, they will readily establish nesting territories on any suitable pond, be it located on a farm, backyard, golf course, apartment or condominium complex, or city park. Most people will welcome and start feeding the first pair of geese on […]
Posted inOutdoor
Have you ever explored Rock City Cave at Malabar Farm?
LUCAS — Hiking around Malabar Farm State Park offers a wide range of views and exciting experiences. One unique aspect of the landscape is the Rock City Cave off of Butternut Trail. Rocky City Cave can be found on a north-facing slope of the trail at approximately 1,150 feet elevation. It is believed to be […]
Posted inLife and Culture, Outdoor
ODNR confirms Chronic Wasting Disease in Wyandot County doe
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has identified a second positive test for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a wild white-tailed deer in Wyandot County. The mature doe was harvested in January during a controlled hunt on the Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area refuge, within two miles of the first […]
Posted inLife and Culture, Outdoor
Public comment sought for Ohio’s hunting, fishing proposals
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohioans interested in wildlife conservation may submit comments about current hunting and fishing regulation proposals online here, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Comments will be accepted through Sunday, March 14. One regulation proposal would allow antlerless white-tailed deer to be taken from all public hunting […]
Posted inLife and Culture, Outdoor
Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources announces regional trout stocking dates
COLUMBUS — Spring is just around the corner, and fishing tackle is being pulled out of garages and attics all over north central Ohio. Just over 80,000 rainbow trout are released every spring in many Ohio public lakes and ponds, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Rainbow trout releases will take place across […]