EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is seeking volunteers for the fifth annual Midwest Crane Count on the morning of Saturday, April 12. The Division of Wildlife is collaborating with the International Crane Foundation and Ohio Bird Conservation […]
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Help Wanted: Report Bald Eagle nests to monitor Ohio’s population
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is conducting a statewide bald eagle nest census in 2025 and is requesting the public’s help to locate active eagle nests. Observers may report bald eagle nest locations at wildohio.gov until Sunday, March 16. By reporting bald eagle nest locations, wildlife watchers help Division of Wildlife biologists […]
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Ohio deer hunters bag 14-year high total
COLUMBUS – Hunters across Ohio checked 238,137 white-tailed deer during the 2024-25 hunting season that concluded on Sunday, Feb. 2, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The final total, the fourth highest number of deer taken on record, represents all deer bagged during archery, gun, muzzleloader, and youth seasons since […]
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Ice isn’t always nice, so be careful with Ohio’s winter recreation activities
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — – With winter settling across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that “No Ice is Safe Ice” as part of its ongoing commitment to safety and education. Frozen lakes, ponds, and rivers […]
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Numbers rise in Ohio’s 2025 muzzleloader season
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — Hunters checked 13,476 white-tailed deer from Saturday, Jan. 4 to Tuesday, Jan. 7 during Ohio’s muzzleloader hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This total accounts for all deer taken with muzzleloaders or archery […]
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Christmas Trees can provide habitat for Ohio wildlife
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS — After the holidays, live-cut Christmas trees can be repurposed as habitat for various species of animals, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Before you discard your tree, remember that it can find life after […]
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ODNR announces walleye, yellow perch hatch results
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS — Results from the annual Lake Erie fish surveys revealed that walleye hatches were below average and yellow perch hatches were above average in two of the three management zones, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of […]
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Winter provides best views of Ohio’s unique birds
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — Interesting and uncommon birds often make their way to Ohio during the winter months, and now is a great time to look for them. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of wildlife recommends bird enthusiasts to check out […]
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Ohio gun hunters check most deer since 2011
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS — Ohio hunters checked 87,192 white-tailed deer during the weeklong gun season that concluded on Sunday, Dec. 8, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This is the highest total since 2011 (90,282). In 2023, hunters […]
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Ohio hunters support statewide food banks by donating venison
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is again partnering with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to support local food banks with donated venison. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is again partnering with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to support local food banks […]