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 […]
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Fremont angler’s Lake Erie record 10-pound smallmouth bass was 16 years old
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – The 10.15-pound smallmouth bass caught in the Ontario, Canada waters of Lake Erie in November 2022 was a 16-year-old female, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The record fish is the only known […]
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Racing to the past: Iditarod sled dog success allows Mansfield native to salute Alaskan culture
WILLOW, Alaska — Matthew Failor fell in love with native Alaskan culture during a summer internship at the Mendenhall Glacier nearly two decades ago. That love affair has continued to grow — now shared by his wife of almost three years, their soon-to-be-born first child … and 50 Alaskan Huskies. The Mansfield native recently completed his […]
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Here are some spring facts about Ohio’s young wildlife
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Well before the official start of spring, young wildlife will make appearances in backyards, local parks, and unexpected areas. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife encourages Ohioans to keep wildlife wild by observing them from […]
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Ontario native Brooke Trine goes pro in freeride mountain biking
Thirteen years ago I was in high school, longing for graduation day like a brand new turtle trudging through sand destined for the wide-open sea. My wide-open sea led to a career in writing as a journalist. Brooke Trine, who graduated the same day — and from the same high school — found a life […]
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Mohican Wildlife Weekend packed with hands-on, up-close nature experiences April 28-30
MANSFIELD – After a two-year COVID-drive hiatus, visitors can once again immerse themselves in the rich nature and wildlife in north central Ohio as they experience osprey and other bird habitats, try their hand at fishing for trout, learn to navigate outdoors, investigate vernal pools and much more at Mohican Wildlife Weekend, April 28 to […]
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Ashland County Parks churn out syrup for Maple Syrup Day
SHILOH — It’s been a bad year for maple syrup farmers. In order for trees to produce sap, the weather needs to be 25-32 degrees at night and 40-45 degrees during the day. It also needs to be sunny, and there can’t be any wind. “Trees are like humans. If it’s cold for us being […]
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Spring brings an Ohio fishing forecast
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – In 2022, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded 9,723 Fish Ohio pins to successful anglers with qualifying catches. These trophy fish join the more than 400,000 catches recognized since 1976 in the Fish Ohio […]