The Buckeye State is seeing another success story unfold with bobcats. The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a species that is native to Ohio, and one of seven wild cat species found in North America. Domestic cats belong to the same family, Felidae, as the bobcat. Once widespread in Ohio, the wild felines became locally extinct […]
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New observation deck pays homage to Camp Mowana at Fleming Falls
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — For more than 100 years, the site of Fleming Falls Park and Preserve has been a place to escape to — a place to slow down and take in the beauty of the natural world. For the staff and campers at Camp Mowana, it was a sacred place. Alumni staff and campers returned to […]
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Galion arborist helps Ohio Bird Sanctuary rescue osprey tangled in Pleasant Hill fishing line
Brett Woodard, owner and operator of Woody Woods Tree Service, helped rescue an injured osprey from its nest 45 feet above ground.
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Lake Erie beckons for walleye seekers
EDITOR’S NOTE: For more on the latest fishing conditions, check out FishErie.com. Much of the information on this report was culled from this site, as well as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Lake Erie is one of Ohio’s most picturesque spots. Its sunsets are considered some of the best in the world, with the […]
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ODNR to host 11th annual Ohio women’s outdoor adventure weekend
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced the return of the Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend, now in its 11th year. The popular event, which features three days of fun and outdoor exploration, will be held Friday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 14 at Deer Creek State Park and Lodge in Mount […]
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New campsite system available at Mohican
PERRYSVILLE — A new system for campsite reservations is now available for Hocking State Forest and for Mohican-Memorial State Forest. There are 23 campsites available for reservation at the Hocking State Forest Horse Campground, and seven Park-and-Pack campsites available at Mohican-Memorial State Forest. The sites were previously first come, first served camping areas. “Ohio’s state […]
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ODNR accepting applications for Malabar Farm controlled deer archery hunt
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. LUCAS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is accepting applications for public land controlled hunts until Thursday, July 31. These hunts provide special chances for people to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, pheasants, and more on public […]
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DeWine, Tressel celebrate Walleye Capital of the World at Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day
PORT CLINTON — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel celebrated the 45th annual Governor’s Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day alongside Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz, ODNR Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker, and other leaders from the conservation and tourism communities. This annual event highlights the importance of protecting […]
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Shelby 6-year-old is semifinalist in international nature competition
Slayter Bailey, a 6-year-old Shelby resident, is currently competing in the semifinals of the international Jr. Ranger Competition.
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Bald eagle nest population in Ohio, Richland County grows
MANSFIELD — Ohio’s bald eagle population continues to grow, including in Richland County, according to the Ohio Division of Natural Resources. The ODNR Division of Wildlife reported Thursday that the state’s population of the iconic raptors’ nests increased 964, an uptick of 36% compared to 2020 estimates. “The bald eagle is one of Ohio’s great […]