EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – With the arrival of spring, young wildlife appears in backyards, local parks, and unexpected areas, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Keep wildlife wild by observing young animals from a distance and reducing […]
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Lake Erie enjoys historic run of spectacular fishing
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and can be found at this link. COLUMBUS – Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2024 fishing season to again offer world-renowned opportunities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Following years of strong walleye hatches, Lake […]
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Biologists: Evidence shows meat-eating mammal reproducing in Ohio
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 confirmed that a female fisher, a mammal that was collected as roadkill in Ashtabula County in February 2023, was pregnant. Although that fisher did not successfully give birth, the results […]
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Ohio hunters enjoy impressive 2023-24 deer harvest
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Ohio’s hunters checked 213,928 white-tailed deer during the 2023-24 deer hunting season that concluded on Sunday, Feb. 4, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The final total represents all deer taken during archery, […]
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Richland County muzzleloader hunters take 250 deer this season
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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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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Ohio’s deer archery season begins Sept. 30
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – One of Ohio’s most popular outdoor traditions continues when deer archery hunting begins statewide on Saturday, Sept. 30, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The long-awaited opening day of archery season continues to see […]
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Gathering milkweed pods will support migrating Monarchs
COLUMBUS – As fall approaches, eastern monarch butterflies are migrating through Ohio on their way to overwintering sites in Mexico, and milkweed seed pods are ready to be picked, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Monarchs travel between 50 and 100 miles per day on a journey that may cover […]
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Superb images dot Ohio wildlife photo contest winners
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally appeared on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS — A photo of a majestic great blue heron gliding low over the water took the top spot in this year’s Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife photo contest. More than 1,500 photos from across the Buckeye […]