MANSFIELD — Richland County’s muzzleloader hunters mirrored Ohio’s improved deer harvest numbers this season. Richland County gunners bagged 250 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s four-day muzzleloader season that concluded on Tuesday, Jan. 9, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This total accounts for all deer taken with muzzleloader and archery […]
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Winter is a great time to see Ohio’s bald eagles
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Winter is an excellent time to watch for bald eagles, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Bald eagles begin courtship and nest-building activity in January and February, making now one of the best times […]
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Cold water could cause danger on Ohio’s waterways
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Winter has arrived and brought seasonal cold temperatures with it. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft reminds visitors to prioritize their preparation and awareness to safely enjoy Ohio’s lakes and rivers throughout the chilly […]
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ODNR celebrates 75 years of conservation in 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – The state of Ohio features a diverse landscape — with rolling hills, winding streams, and a Great Lake — and for 75 years the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has been charged with the protection and conservation of […]
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Ohio’s recycled Christmas trees provide wildlife habitat
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – After the holidays, live-cut Christmas trees can be repurposed as habitat for all sorts of terrestrial and aquatic animals, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Before you discard your tree, remember that it can find […]
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Meet Edwin Mosely, Ohio’s gentleman scientist
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Edwin Lincoln Moseley (1865–1948) represents what people once referred to as a “gentleman scientist” — a researcher working independently of university affiliation, self-financed and motivated by his own curiosity. In the late 19th century, science was becoming increasingly specialized, but Moseley […]
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Ohioans should report furbearer sightings to boost wildlife research
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is seeking reports of gray foxes, river otters, black bears, and other furbearers. Reports can be submitted to the Wildlife Reporting System at wildohio.gov and on the HuntFish OH mobile app. Wildlife […]
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Cleo Redd Fisher Museum raffling off hand-built classic muzzleloader rifle in Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum is offering the chance to win a hand-built black powder rifle modeled after those built by famed Loudonville gunsmith Peter Reinhard in the 1800s. The rifle was built by students in the museum’s educational workshop series last year, using traditional tools and techniques. The rifle is .32 caliber […]
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ODNR helping to fund new kayak launch at Charles Mill
MIFFLIN – Charles Mill Lake Park was among the recipients listed by the state in a new round of funding by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to enhance projects around Ohio. Pickleball, playgrounds, and picnic areas are just some of the fun new projects to receive funding from the ODNR NatureWorks grant program. The $1.6 […]
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Learn how to combat invasive plants at Jan. 25 seminar
MANSFIELD – If you are a gardener one of your favorite winter activities may be to curl up in a comfy chair and page through seed and plant catalogues in anticipation of what you want to grow in your garden and on your property. Before you make purchases, consider whether a plant is native or […]