COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded 10,284 Fish Ohio pins to anglers who reeled in trophy fish in 2024. The Fish Ohio program celebrates anglers and their amazing catches of 26 species of fish. A qualifying catch for the program has specific length requirements based on the fish species. Those who reel […]
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Ohio Creativity Trail showcases Malabar Farm
LUCAS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced that Malabar Farm State Park and Barkcamp State Park have been selected as featured sites on the newly launched “Ohio Creativity Trail.” This exciting initiative, part of America 250-Ohio’s Trails & Tales program, was unveiled recently at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion. The […]
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Help Wanted: Report Bald Eagle nests to monitor Ohio’s population
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is conducting a statewide bald eagle nest census in 2025 and is requesting the public’s help to locate active eagle nests. Observers may report bald eagle nest locations at wildohio.gov until Sunday, March 16. By reporting bald eagle nest locations, wildlife watchers help Division of Wildlife biologists […]
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Construction progresses at Mohican State Park’s new visitor center
LOUDONVILLE — The new Mohican State Park Visitor Center is taking shape, bringing an exciting addition to one of Ohio’s most beloved state parks. Despite winter’s chill, construction crews have continued their work, steadily advancing toward an anticipated late 2025 opening. The ODNR Division of Engineering and construction crews are nearing completion of the truss installation, a key milestone in […]
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Ohio deer hunters bag 14-year high total
COLUMBUS – Hunters across Ohio checked 238,137 white-tailed deer during the 2024-25 hunting season that concluded on Sunday, Feb. 2, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The final total, the fourth highest number of deer taken on record, represents all deer bagged during archery, gun, muzzleloader, and youth seasons since […]
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Ice isn’t always nice, so be careful with Ohio’s winter recreation activities
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — – With winter settling across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that “No Ice is Safe Ice” as part of its ongoing commitment to safety and education. Frozen lakes, ponds, and rivers […]
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Numbers rise in Ohio’s 2025 muzzleloader season
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — Hunters checked 13,476 white-tailed deer from Saturday, Jan. 4 to Tuesday, Jan. 7 during Ohio’s muzzleloader hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This total accounts for all deer taken with muzzleloaders or archery […]
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Sentencing ends Knox County deer, turkey poaching case
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first reported by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. MOUNT VERNON — Christopher M. Waters, 44, of Loris, South Carolina, recently pleaded guilty in Mount Vernon Municipal Court to 12 deer and wild turkey hunting violations in Knox County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. A Division […]
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ODNR announces walleye, yellow perch hatch results
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS — Results from the annual Lake Erie fish surveys revealed that walleye hatches were below average and yellow perch hatches were above average in two of the three management zones, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of […]
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Winter provides best views of Ohio’s unique birds
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — Interesting and uncommon birds often make their way to Ohio during the winter months, and now is a great time to look for them. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of wildlife recommends bird enthusiasts to check out […]