Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at its website. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife stocked 52.3 million fish of 11 species in Ohio waters throughout 2022. Fish were stocked during spring, summer, and fall at 203 locations statewide. The total […]
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Bald eagle viewing is exceptional during Ohio’s winter season
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on its site Jan. 24. COLUMBUS – Bald eagle nesting activity increases in the winter months, providing an excellent opportunity to watch these majestic raptors hunt, improve nests, and establish territory, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of […]
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ODNR highlights the accomplishments of 2022
Editor’s Note This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website on Jan. 4. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is celebrating a year of accomplishments, milestones, and investments in outdoor recreation. ODNR, keeping true to its mission, spent 2022 making sure Ohio’s public lands and resources were […]
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Winter birding opportunities abound in Ohio
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Winter weather brings an influx of interesting bird species and birding prospects to the Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. State wildlife areas feature diverse habitats and are open to the […]
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A recycled Christmas Tree makes great wildlife habitat
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – After the holidays, live-cut Christmas trees can be repurposed as habitat for all sorts of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Before you toss your tree to the curb, remember […]
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Mohican offers breakfast with Santa Dec. 17 & 23
COLUMBUS – The trees are trimmed, and the halls are decked with holiday cheer at the Great Ohio Lodges at Ohio’s state parks. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to help people celebrate with family gatherings, reunions, office parties, or festive getaways throughout the season. “Our lodges are beautiful and magical places […]
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ODNR officers will be outfitted with body cameras
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced Friday that ODNR has begun outfitting all natural resources and wildlife officers with body cameras. “Body cameras are becoming an increasingly important piece of technology in all areas of law enforcement,” DeWine said. “These new cameras have the […]
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Ohio’s week-long deer gun hunting season is underway
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Ohio’s annual white-tailed deer gun hunting week is off to a good start, with hunters checking 17,193 deer on Monday, Nov. 28, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s gun season is open […]
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Ohioans should know the dangers of frigid water
COLUMBUS – Winter is right around the corner and before you know it, temperatures will drop. For those still getting out on Ohio’s lakes and rivers, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding people that cold water will cool a body 25 times faster than cold air of the same temperature. The water […]
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Ohio’s mineral resources valued at nearly $1.5 billion in 2021
Editor’s Note This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – A newly released report from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) shows the state’s mineral resources produced nearly $1.5 billion worth of geologic commodities in 2021. The total value of all nonfuel industrial minerals exceeded $1 billion […]