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 […]
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Ohio Certified Naturalist program to be offered in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN) program is an environmental and natural resources outreach and service program led by Ohio State University Extension in collaboration with our Richland County sponsoring partners at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, Richland County Park District, and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD)-Pleasant Hill Lake Park. The mission is to […]
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Shoot Like a Girl program set for July 16 in Avon
AVON, Ohio – Shoot Like A Girl, a brand of SLG2, Inc, is bringing its 2023 15-Year Expansion tour to Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s in Avon, this weekend for an interactive event that introduces women and their families to shooting sports in a fun, safe and comfortable atmosphere. New and experienced shooters and their […]
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Ohioans are encouraged to fish for free this weekend
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 […]