MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Gift of Grain Fund Committee has awarded a grant to support the Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District (RCSWCD). The grant will fund a collaborative project called Cultivating Minds that brings together RCSWCD, Richland County Farm Bureau, and the Mansfield Richland County Public Library. It will provide three […]
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Ohio’s 2024 turkey hatch is slightly above average
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — Ohio’s wild turkey poult index, a metric used to estimate nest success and poult survival for the bird, was slightly above the 10-year average at 2.9 poults per hen in 2024, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division […]
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Pheasants released on select public hunting areas in north central Ohio
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will release 14,400 ring-necked pheasants at public hunting areas in late October and November. Releases will begin Saturday, Oct. 19 during Ohio’s youth small game hunting season. This fall, the Division […]
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Rain or shine: Ohio Bird Sanctuary celebrates with Fall Family Fest
The annual event highlights the Ohio Bird Sanctuary and its trails during the fall season. It also offered activities to guests of all ages.
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Autumn’s colors emerging in north central Ohio
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – As the days grow shorter and the nights a little cooler, signs of autumn have begun to emerge. Ohio’s forest canopies are beginning their color transformation to strong reds, vivid yellows and bold oranges. To follow along, the Ohio […]
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Mohican Women’s Outdoor Adventure deemed a success
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. LOUDONVILLE – More than 100 women from across the state gathered at Mohican State Park Lodge & Conference Center last month for the 10th annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure, hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The event […]
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary Fall Family Fest set for Oct. 12
LEXINGTON — The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is hosting a fun family day on Saturday, Oct. 12. This is an annual event to highlight the Sanctuary and its trails during the beautiful fall season. It’s a great event for all ages and abilities. The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is located at 3774 Orweiler Rd., Mansfield. Fast facts What: Fall Family […]
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How can you help Monarch butterflies?
MANSFIELD — One sign of fall, is the colors on tree leaves are beginning to change into hues of red, orange, and gold. What a beautiful time of year to be outside and enjoy nature! Another sign of fall is seeing milkweed seed pods starting to dry out in preparation of being harvested. Milkweed is […]
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James Thomas | 22 inch Rainbow Trout
This post was submitted by a reader. To get your hunt🦌 or catch🎣 featured on our website or to browse more posts like this, click here! Location: The trout was caught on the Missouri River at Gates of the Mountains, about 20 miles north of Helena, Montana. Date: Aug 30,2024 Species: 22 inch Rainbow Trout The […]
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Autumn ushers in Ohio’s deer archery season from Sept. 28 through Feb. 2
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story first appeared on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS — Ohio’s popular deer archery hunting season begins on Saturday, Sept. 28. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, deer are Ohio’s most sought-after game animal and an important food source for families across the […]