COLUMBUS – Results from the 2025 Lake Erie trawl surveys revealed the walleye hatch as the sixth largest of the past 38 years, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The 2025 west zone yellow perch hatch ranks as the seventh largest of the past 38 years, while hatches in the […]
Outdoor
Posted inOutdoor
Greater Mohican Audubon Society keeps citizen science, birding alive with Christmas Bird Count
MIFFLIN — Hawks and robins and wrens — oh my. Eight members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society braved the bitter wind and snow to count birds Friday morning. The group did not just take a leisurely stroll around a park together. Instead, they split up to cover as much ground as possible and yield […]
Posted inOutdoor
RSWCD’s 2026 creation arts & crafts workshop schedule announced
MANSFIELD – Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is pleased to announce the popular quarterly Conservation Creation Arts and Crafts Workshop series will continue in 2026. The workshops are free for up to 25 participants per workshop due to the generosity of donors who contributed to the recent Richland County Foundation Richland Gives campaign to […]
Posted inOutdoor
Numbers jump significantly for Richland County deer hunters in 2025 gun season
MANSFIELD — Richland County deer hunters enjoyed a wildly successful gun season, according to the numbers provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Richland County hunters harvested 1,887 deer this season. That’s a significant increase from the previous three-year average of 1,492. Crawford County hunters also saw an improvement, checking 888 this year compared […]
Posted inOutdoor
Snow Trails to kick off 65th season with Dec. 11 opening
MANSFIELD – Snow Trails, Ohio’s premier resort for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing will officially open on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the 2025-26 winter season. Nearly 100% of Trails, six Lifts, two Conveyor Carpet Lifts, and Terrain Park features will be available. The projected opening for Vertical Descent Tubing Park […]
Posted inOutdoor
ODNR reminds Ohioans to stay safe on water as temperatures plunge
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – As Ohio’s scenery shifts from fall color to winter calm, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft is reminding outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert and prepared when heading out on the water. “Ohio’s lakes […]
Posted inOutdoor
Give the gift of the great outdoors
COLUMBUS — Finding the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life has never been easier, thanks to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). ODNR has a variety of gift ideas this holiday season and they can all be found online at ohiodnr.gov/giftideas. ODNR Ohio State Parks Passport The Ohio State Parks Passport is a […]
Posted inOutdoor
Knox County Sheriff’s Office to collect venison for local food pantry
MOUNT VERNON — North central Ohio hunters won’t have far to travel if they wish to donate venison to a local food pantry. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office, 11540 Upper Gilchrist Rd, Mount Vernon, will be one of four sites statewide to accept venison donations on specific days this month. For the Sheriff’s Office, those […]
Posted inOutdoor
Richland County hunters find success on opening day of Ohio’s deer gun season
MANSFIELD – Richland County hunters enjoyed a strong opening day on the first day of deer gun season. Richland County hunters harvested 513 deer on the first day of the season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. That number is a significant increase from the most recent three-year average of 410. Ohio hunters checked […]
Posted inOutdoor
Ohio drivers can support Ohio Bird Sanctuary with specialty plates
Support the Ohio Bird Sanctuary by getting a specialty license plate and help fund conservation with your next renewal.