EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz joined Ohio State University Athletics Director Ross Bjork and members of the Ohio State football team on April 24 to celebrate their recent national […]
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Ohio reports robust numbers after 1st weekend of wild turkey season
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Wild turkey hunters in Ohio checked 4,281 birds during the opening weekend of the spring hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The season began on Saturday, April 19. In 2024, hunters bagged […]
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Keep Ohio’s wildlife wild by observing from a distance this spring
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – As young animals appear in backyards, local parks, and unexpected areas, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is reminding Ohioans to keep wildlife wild this spring. Watching wildlife from afar and reducing interactions gives young animals […]
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Youth turkey numbers fall all across north central Ohio
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – Youth wild turkey hunters across Ohio checked 1,740 birds during the state’s special youth-only weekend of turkey hunting on April 12-13, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The two-day season was open to […]
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Mohican among Ohio’s state park lodges hosting Easter dinner
COLUMBUS – This Easter, why spend hours in the kitchen when you could enjoy a meal with stunning views of Ohio’s state parks? Let one of Ohio’s state park lodges handle the cooking and cleanup, leaving you more time to relax and explore the outdoors with loved ones. On Sunday, April 20, reserve a spot at […]
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2 Mississippi hunters sentenced in Ohio poaching case; Guns, crossbow, skulls, venison seized
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Two Mississippi men pleaded guilty to multiple wildlife violations after poaching white-tailed deer in southeast Ohio and were ordered to pay a combined $15,054.37 in restitution, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Dawson Brown, […]
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Ohio’s youth turkey hunting season begins this weekend
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Deparmtent of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – Anticipation among hunters is building for Ohio’s challenging and exciting spring wild turkey hunting seasons beginning in April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s 2025 youth turkey hunting season is Saturday and […]
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Volunteers needed for north central Ohio sandhill crane count
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is seeking volunteers for the fifth annual Midwest Crane Count on the morning of Saturday, April 12. The Division of Wildlife is collaborating with the International Crane Foundation and Ohio Bird Conservation […]
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Lake Erie poised for excellent year of fishing
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ website. COLUMBUS – Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2025 fishing season to offer continued world-class catches, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. As walleye from Lake Erie’s recent large hatches continue to grow, anglers can […]
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10 Lake Erie anglers found guilty of walleye violations
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ website. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife’s law enforcement officers assigned to Lake Erie recently closed two cases in which anglers unlawfully took more than the legal daily limit of six walleye. Walleye fishing limits […]