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 […]
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Women In The Outdoors event slated for Sept. 12 to 14 at Skyview Ranch
MILLERSBURG – Women of all experience levels are invited to step outside and experience the thrill of the outdoors at the 25th annual Women In The Outdoors Ohio three-day event from Sept. 12 to the 14 at Skyview Ranch in Millersburg, Ohio. Hosted by the National Wild Turkey Federation Ohio State Women In The Outdoor […]
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Black bear captured in Ashtabula County becomes 1st fitted for GPS collar in Ohio
COLUMBUS – A black bear roaming through north central Ohio dominated the headlines last week, and spurrd the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to offer the following update on the species and its situation within the state. The ODNR Division of Wildlife, in partnership with the University of Dayton’s Gantchoff Lab, recently collared a female black […]
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Black bear crash proves an unforgettable call for Mansfield Post trooper
PERRY TOWNSHIP — The call came in near the beginning of the shift for Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Aric Durbin. The Mansfield Post Dispatcher told the 32-year old Trooper it was his “lucky day.” “Usually, when they say that, it’s not your lucky day,” the 2011 East Knox High School graduate said. Durbin was […]
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Black bear struck by pickup truck was 1st confirmed sighting of species here since 1999
PERRY TOWNSHIP — An adult male black bear was euthanized by authorities after being struck by a pickup truck in Richland County on Saturday morning just south of Lexington, according to a spokesperson with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Rumors circulated locally on Facebook and various other social media outlets all weekend before finally […]
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Do you know someone interested in a career as an Ohio Wildlife Officer?
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is hosting information sessions for interested candidates to learn more about the wildlife officer career path. Central Ohio Ohio wildlife officers enforce wildlife regulations and protect state lands, waterways, and property. Wildlife officers combine law enforcement, conservation, and public service in a career that […]
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Richland Soil & Water Conservation District seeks board supervisor candidates
MANSFIELD – Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is seeking candidates to fill one open position on the Board of Supervisors for a term beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Richland SWCD Board of Supervisors are publicly elected by a special general election conducted by the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Voting for the 2026 term […]
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Free fishing days coming to Ohio waterways June 14 & 15
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – Ohio’s annual free fishing days on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15 give all residents a chance to fish at any public waterway without a license, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of […]
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Ohio turkey hunters enjoy a strong spring season
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s wild turkey hunters enjoyed a strong spring season. Statewide, Ohio hunters checked 16,014 birds during the spring 2025 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. During the 2024 spring season, the total number of turkeys checked was 15,535. The three-year average for the spring season (2022, 2023, […]
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Record fish await at Lake Erie this summer
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is touting great numbers of trophy fish caught in Lake Erie in 2024, showcasing the tremendous fishing opportunities in Ohio’s Great Lake. Fish Ohio records from Lake Erie, known […]