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Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on April 24. COLUMBUS — Ohio hunters checked 4,078 wild turkeys during the opening weekend of spring hunting season, April 22 and 23, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. In 2022, hunters checked 3,315 wild […]

Editor’s Note This story was originally published on April 7 by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – A popular spring tradition since 1966, Ohio’s wild turkey hunting seasons begin in April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This spring, hunters will benefit from two years of above […]

Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on March 30, 2023. COLUMBUS – Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2023 fishing season to provide more world-class fishing and lasting memories, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. After another year of strong walleye […]

Editor’s Note This story first appeared on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website on March 31, 2023. COLUMBUS – A group of brave dogs are ready to go to work protecting state parks after completing the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) rigorous K9 training program. The five pups endured more than 300 hours […]

Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – The 10.15-pound smallmouth bass caught in the Ontario, Canada waters of Lake Erie in November 2022 was a 16-year-old female, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The record fish is the only known […]

Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.  COLUMBUS – Well before the official start of spring, young wildlife will make appearances in backyards, local parks, and unexpected areas. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife encourages Ohioans to keep wildlife wild by observing them from […]

Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.  LUCAS – Imagine the smell of Saturday morning breakfast, pancakes sizzling on the stove. What would that short stack be without a little maple syrup? Find out how that syrup gets to your table by attending one of the Ohio Department […]

Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.  COLUMBUS – Ohio’s 2022-23 white-tailed deer hunting season concluded Sunday, Feb. 5, with 210,977 deer checked, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The final total represents all deer harvested during archery, gun, muzzleloader, and youth […]

Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at its website. COLUMBUS – It is now illegal to sell, grow, or plant Callery Pear (also known as Bradford Pear) in Ohio because of its invasive qualities and likelihood to cause economic or environmental harm. There is no requirement for […]