COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is asking white-tailed deer hunters to consider harvesting an extra deer to help feed Ohio families. The Division of Wildlife’s Field to Food Bank program is accepting deer donations on multiple dates during the upcoming hunting season. The Field to Food Bank program helps […]
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Ohio’s deer archery season runs Sept. 26 to Feb. 7
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is announcing the beginning of Ohio’s white-tailed deer archery hunting season set for Saturday, Sept. 26. The long-running season is open until Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027. Hunters may use crossbows, compound bows, recurve bows, and longbows to pursue deer during the archery season. […]
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ODNR invites visitors to celebrate Ohio Heritage Days at Malabar Farm State Park
LUCAS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites families, history enthusiasts, and park visitors to Malabar Farm State Park for the annual Ohio Heritage Days celebration on Saturday, Sep. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event highlights Ohio’s cultural and agricultural traditions through hands-on activities, immersive […]
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ODNR launches new website to buy Ohio-grown trees
COLUMBUS – From buckeye to pawpaw to American chestnut, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is making it easier for Ohioans to purchase locally-grown trees with the Buckeye State Tree Nursery online ordering system. Customers can visit nursery.ohiodnr.gov to browse available tree species and place orders directly online. The new system expands access to […]
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ODNR celebrates fall migration with 3rd annual Headlands Birding Festival
MENTOR — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced the return of the third annual Headlands Birding Festival, happening Sept. 18 to 20, at Headlands Beach State Park and other nearby natural areas. This vibrant, three-day event celebrates the breathtaking phenomenon of fall migration, when countless bird species travel thousands of miles on their […]
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Deer archery hunting season begins Sept. 12 in specific townships of Morrow & Crawford counties
COLUMBUS – Hunters in Ohio’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance area have additional dates this season to pursue white-tailed deer. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced archery hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 12, and early gun hunting season is open from Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 12 in this […]
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Attention photographers: Enter the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is now accepting submissions for the 18th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest to determine the 2027 stamp. This year’s theme is “Mammals,” and the contest is open until Tuesday, Sept. 15 for Ohio residents age 18 and older. Each year, the […]
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Ohio teachers can bring the great outdoors to the classroom for free
COLUMBUS – Ohio: Wild at Heart, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ movie and educational experience, is available for schools to play in classrooms. In fall 2025, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and MacGillivray Freeman Films invited audiences to experience the film in giant-screen theaters. The film is now available online for free and […]
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Sept. 1 marks the beginning of Ohio’s fall hunting season
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrel, dove, Canada goose, and teal open in early September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. White-tailed deer archery hunting season follows later in the month. Squirrel season is open from Tuesday, Sept. 1 until Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027. Squirrels are plentiful statewide, with fox squirrels more abundant […]
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Wildlife officer cadet from north central Ohio begins training for outdoor career
COLUMBUS – The 33rd Ohio Wildlife Officer Training Academy is underway with nine cadets training to become wildlife officers for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, including one with local roots. Riley Jordan hails from Mount Gilead. By the end of their training, these cadets will be ready to serve the public […]