PORT CLINTON — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted celebrated the 44th annual Governor’s Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day on Tuesday. Ohio’s top state politicians were joined by Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz, ODNR Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker, and other leaders from the conservation and tourism industries. […]
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DeWine celebrates Inland Fish Ohio Day at Alum Creek State Park
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources celebrated Ohio’s inland fishing excellence on Saturday, April 27. It was the fifth annual Inland Fish Ohio Day at Alum Creek State Park. “You can find fantastic fishing throughout Ohio,” said Governor DeWine. “Inland fishing has never been better for saugeye, crappie, […]
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Crestline, New Washington residents among Ohio’s newest Wildlife Officers
COLUMBUS — Two Crawford County people are among Ohio’s newest wildlife officers, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Payton Phenicie, of New Washington, and Joshua Quail, of Crestline, were among a group of 13 individuals sworn in during a graduation ceremony on Friday, March 15, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources […]
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Thousands of anglers receive 2023 Fish Ohio recognition
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – In 2023, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded 10,166 Fish Ohio pins to successful anglers with qualifying catches. These trophy fish join more than 410,000 catches recognized since 1976 in the Fish Ohio program. In 2022, […]
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Ohio reaches peak time for deer-related crashes
COLUMBUS – AAA, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Department of Insurance, Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission want to remind motorists of the increase in deer-related traffic crashes this time of year. Since 2018, statistics from the Ohio State Highway Patrol show there were 104,328 […]
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Deer hunters can support Ohio food banks with venison
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 is once again partnering with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to support local food banks with donated venison. Through this program, FHFH and participating processors donate harvested deer […]
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Funding announced to improve bird habitat in Ohio
COLUMBUS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced a statewide effort focused on creating and improving upland bird habitat in Ohio. Private landowners and producers can apply for funding through the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Applications for EQIP are taken on a continuous basis. However, interested landowners are encouraged […]
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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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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 […]