MANSFIELD — Ohio’s public lakes and reservoirs are excellent places to fish for hybrid-striped bass, crappie, black bass, and catfish, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Summer is a great time to grab a fishing pole and head to the nearest body of water Ohio has plentiful public fishing […]
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Fish for free across Ohio June 20 & 21
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s annual free fishing days on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, give all residents a chance to fish at any public waterway without a license, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This includes Lake Erie and Ohio’s public lakes, reservoirs, streams, and rivers. June 20 and 21 is the only […]
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Division of Wildlife collars huge black bear in northeastern Ohio
ASHTABULA — Ohio’s wildlife experts were spurred into action this week when they collared a 576-pound black bear in Ashtabula County, the organization posted on its Facebook site on Thursday afternoon. The Ohio Division of Wildlife and Gantchoff Lab at the University of Dayton experts worked to place a radio collar on a transient male […]
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Numbers decrease for Richland County hunters amid muddy spring turkey season
MANSFIELD — Luck was not on the side of Richland County’s spring turkey hunters, who saw their number dwindle amid a muddy season, according to statistics provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Local hunters bagged 190 birds during the spring campaign within the county’s borders. That total fell well short of the previous […]
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Gov. DeWine proclaims June 1 to 7 as Ohio State Parks Week
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced that Governor Mike DeWine has officially proclaimed June 1 to 7, as Ohio State Parks Week, celebrating the natural beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and award winning excellence of Ohio’s 76 state parks. ODNR’s Division of Parks and Watercraft manages Ohio’s state parks to ensure they remain accessible to […]
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Governor attends Bird Ohio Day at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
OAK HARBOR — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife celebrated Governor’s Bird Ohio Day on Monday at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Ottawa County. The top bird conservationists in Ohio gather annually in May at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, also known as the […]
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Ohioans are asked to report reptile & amphibian crossings for wildlife research
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are asking the public to report locations where they see reptiles and amphibians frequently cross roadways. Wildlife crossings put both animals and passenger vehicles at risk on the roadway, so reports can help ODNR and ODOT […]
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Richland County gunners endure slight decrease in youth turkey numbers
MANSFIELD – Richland County youth hunters faced a tough spring turkey special hunting weekend. There were 21 birds checked during the state’s special youth-only weekend on April 18 and 19. The three-year average was 27 turkeys. Youth wild turkey hunters in Ohio’s south zone checked 1,941 birds during the state’s special youth-only weekend, according to […]
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Project: Ripple Effect highlights the importance of water quality in Ohio
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) recently celebrated the opening of a new exhibit that explores the importance and significance of water quality across Ohio. Project: Ripple Effect is a collaborative exhibit between COSI and ODNR and is filled with interactive exhibits focusing on […]
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A perfect balance of grace & badassery, Pleasant Hill ospreys prevail against all odds
For the past two decades high drama has played out at Pleasant Hill Lake as the osprey population soared.