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, […]
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Posted inOutdoor
Charming towns, blooming fields pop in spring for Ohio tourists
COLUMBUS – As the weather warms and seasonal colors bloom, there’s no better time to slow down, relax, and enjoy all that spring in Ohio has to offer. “In Ohio, spring is more than just a season – it’s an invitation to explore, reconnect with nature, and create lifelong memories,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “This […]
Posted inOutdoor
April brings Ohio’s wild turkey season into focus
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Ohio hunters are looking forward to spring wild turkey seasons beginning in April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s spring turkey season is a highly anticipated tradition that has occurred annually since 1966. […]
Posted inOutdoor
Ohio’s state parks, forests host 150K for solar eclipse
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) was proud to host more than 150,000 people during the total solar eclipse which awed and amazed onlookers on Monday. “People from all around the world came to Ohio to witness the splendor of the total solar eclipse,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “ODNR helped showcase how Ohio is the Heart of […]
Posted inOutdoor
Trumpeter Swans removed from Ohio’s Threatened Species list
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced Friday that the Ohio Wildlife Council has voted to remove the trumpeter swan from the state’s threatened species list. The delisting culminates a 28-year effort by the ODNR Division of Wildlife to restore a population of trumpeter swans […]
Posted inOutdoor
Lake Erie anglers reeled in nearly 4,000 trophy fish in 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at this link. COLUMBUS – Fish Ohio records from Lake Erie show 3,916 catches of trophy fish from 17 different species were submitted in 2023, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The Fish Ohio program celebrates […]
Posted inOutdoor
Richland SWCD to host native plant workshop on May 5
MANSFIELD – As gardening season arrives, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is hosting a free workshop on native plants. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Longview Center, located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue in Mansfield. Guy Denny, retired Ohio Department of Natural Resources Chief […]
Posted inOutdoor
Keep young wildlife wild in Ohio this spring
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 […]
Posted inOutdoor
How might wildlife respond to Monday’s total solar eclipse?
Jordann Littleton, a naturalist aide at Malabar Farm State Park, discussed Saturday how a number of species may respond to the phenomenon.
Posted inOutdoor
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 […]