Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Ohio’s annual free fishing days on Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18 provide all Ohio residents the chance to cast a line at hundreds of public fishing locations without the need for a license, according to the Ohio […]
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Richland SWCD: Create a hammered flower notecard on July 11
MANSFIELD — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) will be hosting a Conservation Creation workshop on July 11 from 6-8 p.m. The workshop will take place at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary Education Building at 3774 Orweiler Road in Mansfield. All are invited and encouraged to attend the workshop. Participants will be making a […]
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Wayne County leads the way as Ohio’s sandhill crane numbers increase for 2nd straight year
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Observers reported 357 sandhill cranes in Ohio during the volunteer-driven 2023 Midwest Crane Count on Saturday, April 15, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The total of 357 is an increase from the […]
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Richland County hunters post uptick in turkey numbers after spring season
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Wild turkey hunters in Ohio checked 15,673 birds during the spring season which concluded on Sunday, May 28, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The total statewide harvest represents all turkeys checked from […]
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Ohio rated 10th best state for fishing in the U.S.
COLUMBUS — Ohio has been rated the 10th best state for fishing, according to a study compiled from new data and reported by Gambling.com. With summer 2023 well and truly here, millions of Americans will be looking for any excuse to explore the great outdoors and participate in activities which gives them an opportunity to […]
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Alex Liu: the youngest person to ever finish the Mohican MTB100k
Editor’s Note This feature originally published on Cycotherapy, a newsletter written and published by Dillon Carr. It’s right around 50 miles into the Mohican MTB100k. I’m doing well, feeling strong. Stonger than last year, at least. The temperature outside is about as hot as it’s going to get — 68 degrees — and I can […]
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Gov. DeWine celebrates Inland Fish Ohio Day
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz, and Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker celebrated Ohio’s fantastic inland fishing hotspots on Saturday, June 3 at the fourth annual Inland Fish Ohio Day at Acton Lake in Hueston Woods State Park. “There is excellent fishing in every corner […]
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New enhancements protect glacial grooves at Kelleys Island
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. KELLEYS ISLAND – A geological phenomenon, carved over millions of years, now features new enhancements that will further protect the natural wonder and help give visitors an up-close look at the formation. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the […]
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ODNR hosts evening stream exploration of the Mohican State Scenic River on May 24
LOUDONVILLE — Discover the aquatic critters roaming our streams and how they help measure the water quality of Ohio’s rivers. Join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves to learn more about stream quality monitoring on Wednesday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. at Mohican State Park. This program is a […]
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The marathoner: Ashland’s Debbie Haynes aims to finish 50-state marathon goal on May 21
ASHLAND — Later this month, on a Sunday, Debbie Haynes will wake up and face the day just like everyone else. She’ll have the same physical needs like food and water, maybe some coffee. She’ll have to put on clothes. She’ll have to brush her teeth. She’ll have to look ahead into her day and […]