COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced that Governor Mike DeWine has officially proclaimed June 1 to 7, as Ohio State Parks Week, celebrating the natural beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and award winning excellence of Ohio’s 76 state parks. ODNR’s Division of Parks and Watercraft manages Ohio’s state parks to ensure they remain accessible to […]
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Ohioans are asked to report reptile & amphibian crossings for wildlife research
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are asking the public to report locations where they see reptiles and amphibians frequently cross roadways. Wildlife crossings put both animals and passenger vehicles at risk on the roadway, so reports can help ODNR and ODOT […]
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Easter feast can be found at Mohican Lodge on April 5
PERRYSVILLE – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources encourages residents to skip the cooking and enjoy a holiday meal at one of the State Parks Lodges surrounded by stunning park scenery. Instead of spending hours in the kitchen, enjoy more time relaxing, exploring, and making memories with family and friends. Locally, that option exists at Mohican […]
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Harrison County deer processor pleads guilty to multiple wildlife violations
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has concluded an investigation into a white-tailed deer processor in Harrison County which resulted in 35 individuals being convicted of a total of 55 violations. During the investigation, dubbed Operation Donor Deer, the Division of Wildlife’s law enforcement officers and investigators discovered numerous wildlife […]
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715 bald eagles reported in Ohio during January count
COLUMBUS – A bald eagle midwinter citizen survey counted 715 bald eagles thanks to 391 separate reports from Jan. 7 to 21 in the Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. With the United States’ 250th anniversary year underway in 2026, the Division of Wildlife requested the public’s help in […]
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Numbers up for Ohio’s muzzleloader deer season
COLUMBUS – Hunters took 13,055 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s four-day muzzleloader hunting season that ended on Tuesday, Jan. 6, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This total accounts for all deer taken with a muzzleloader or archery equipment during these four days. Hunters may pursue deer with a bow […]
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Repurpose a Christmas tree for Ohio’s wildlife habitat
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is reminding Ohioans that a live-cut Christmas tree may be repurposed after the holidays as habitat for various species of animals. Before you discard your tree, remember that it can find life after the holidays for Ohio’s birds, fish, and mammals. A live-cut […]
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Richland County hunters rank 9th in Ohio’s deer gun weekend results
COLUMBUS – Hunters checked 15,835 white-tailed deer on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20-21, during Ohio’s gun hunting weekend, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Last year, hunters took 17,386 deer during the bonus gun weekend, and the three-year average is 16,010. Locally, Richland County hunters broke into the state’s top […]
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ODNR collects 3,350 pounds of venison to boost Ohio food pantries
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife helped collect 3,350 pounds of processed venison during the weeklong deer gun season to support local food pantries. Deer donation days were held at select locations across the state and more drop off days are planned to allow hunters to donate deer from the […]
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Ohio anglers celebrate strong 2025 Lake Erie Walleye, Yellow Perch hatch results
COLUMBUS – Results from the 2025 Lake Erie trawl surveys revealed the walleye hatch as the sixth largest of the past 38 years, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The 2025 west zone yellow perch hatch ranks as the seventh largest of the past 38 years, while hatches in the […]