Coyotes don’t majestically howl at the moon, they yip and high pitch bark in an annoying cadence. That’s what woke me up in the middle of the North Dakota Badlands blackness, laying completely still on my stomach inside my orange North Face sleeping bag, cocooned in my one-person ultra light tent. I was scared. Listen, […]
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New invasive tree pest discovered in Ohio
COLUMBUS – A researcher recently discovered a population of the invasive elm zigzag sawfly infesting elm trees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service Northern Research Station lab in Delaware and in northern Franklin County. The Forest Service and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry report that subsequent surveys have […]
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ODNR: Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Ohio’s state parks
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — There’s still plenty of adventure and relaxation to be found at Ohio State Parks as the summer comes to a close. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft has organized more than 200 events […]
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Ohio’s fall hunting season begins Sept. 1
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — With September just around the corner, so are several of Ohio’s most popular hunting seasons, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. In early September, Ohioans begin hunting squirrels, doves, and some waterfowl. Deer […]
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Superb images dot Ohio wildlife photo contest winners
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally appeared on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS — A photo of a majestic great blue heron gliding low over the water took the top spot in this year’s Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife photo contest. More than 1,500 photos from across the Buckeye […]
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Ashland deer gun & waterfowl lottery set for Aug. 24
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Park District will conduct its annual deer gun and waterfowl lottery for the 2023 hunting season on Thursday, Aug. 24. This event will take place at the Ashland County Conservation League 1930 Co. Rd. 1035 in Ashland. The deer lottery will start at 6:30 p.m. and waterfowl will start at […]
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ODNR completes multi-year ginseng probe
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 is concluding a two-year investigation into illegally harvested and dealt ginseng. The operation involved the illegal trafficking of ginseng in Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, New York, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. […]
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Small fountain is final memory of Buckeye Lake amusement park
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. BUCKEYE LAKE — Buckeye Lake State Park is one of several Ohio state parks that include an early-20th century amusement park in their history. In the 1910s, Buckeye Lake was touted as “Ohio’s Inland Seashore” and the “Atlantic City of the Middle West.” […]
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Small fountain is final memory of Buckeye Lake amusement park
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. BUCKEYE LAKE — Buckeye Lake State Park is one of several Ohio state parks that include an early-20th century amusement park in their history. In the 1910s, Buckeye Lake was touted as “Ohio’s Inland Seashore” and the “Atlantic City of the […]
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ODNR: Take special precautions to avoid ticks in 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 encourages Ohioans to be cautious while enjoying the outdoors this summer and take action to minimize contact with ticks. Ticks are found throughout Ohio and sometimes carry potentially dangerous diseases. Many […]