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These are the best ways to care for your outdoor gear
Outdoor adventure gear is expensive. Who would want to pay good money investing in a tent to have it rip and tear within a few months? I don’t think most people would. Caring for your adventure items will ensure you get your money’s worth. These are the best ways to care for your outdoor gear. […]
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Mohican Wildlife Weekend to dive into H2O education April 28-30th
Editor’s Note This story is sponsored by Destination Mansfield. For 22 years, Mohican Wildlife Weekend has been helping the community celebrate, embrace and care for the nature and wildlife that surrounds them everyday. Through numerous activities and educational opportunities, citizens can learn more about the world around them. Louis Andres, Program Specialist and Naturalist at […]
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Ohio’s youth hunters enjoy a big turkey season
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Youth wild turkey hunters across Ohio harvested 1,823 birds during the special youth-only hunting weekend April 15 and 16, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The season was open to hunters 17 years […]
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Ginseng seized in Richland County among Division of Wildlife sale
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 recently auctioned off $51,542 of ginseng and yellow root that was forfeited from illegal possession cases. That total came from 59.7 pounds of ginseng and 3.1 pounds of yellow […]
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Exploring the otherworldly landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park
JOSHUA TREE — I did not expect a trip to the desert to include snowcapped mountains and near-freezing temperatures. Yet there I stood, atop Ryan Mountain in Joshua Tree National Park. The wind chill was a frigid 38 degrees. Beyond the valley, dotted with thin, scraggly bushes and yucca plants, there were snowcapped mountains rising […]
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A spring tradition: Wild turkey season looms in Ohio
Editor’s Note This story was originally published on April 7 by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – A popular spring tradition since 1966, Ohio’s wild turkey hunting seasons begin in April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This spring, hunters will benefit from two years of above […]
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Lake Erie continues historic run of excellent fishing
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on March 30, 2023. COLUMBUS – Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2023 fishing season to provide more world-class fishing and lasting memories, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. After another year of strong walleye […]
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Impressive pups graduate from ODNR’s K9 Academy
Editor’s Note This story first appeared on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website on March 31, 2023. COLUMBUS – A group of brave dogs are ready to go to work protecting state parks after completing the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) rigorous K9 training program. The five pups endured more than 300 hours […]
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Meet the women of the Ohio Geological Survey through the years
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — In commemoration of Women’s History Month, the Ohio Geological Survey has released Women of The Ohio Geological Survey. This online exhibition honors and spotlights some of the prominent women who have worked at the Ohio Geological Survey since its […]