Ohio’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Ohio published in the Feb. 16, 2024, edition of Ohio Outdoor News.
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February 12, 2024
Put-In-Bay marina in Ohio to get major, $2.8 million upgrade
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) approved a Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) of $1,430,885.50 for the renovation of DeRivera Park B Dock, which is situated in the heart of Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island.
The transformative project aims to modernize and enhance one of the most popular destinations on Lake Erie, providing a state-of-the-art facility for boaters from Western Lake Erie and even beyond.
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Taste of the Wild: Spicy walleye with marinated broccoli
This crispy and spicy walleye with marinated broccoli is a quick, easy, and healthy meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Ohio Cuffs & Collars: Three anglers illegally snag saugeyes on Indian Lake
Ohio cuffs and collars are field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the Feb. 16, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
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Winter hiking: navigating the chills with confidence
As I write this, our part of southern Illinois is under severe winter weather: sub-zero temps and dangerous windchills. It’s weather none of us should consider hiking in; it just isn’t prudent.
But in a few days, things will normalize, and we’ll return to less dangerous “normal” winter conditions. I’ve always enjoyed winter hiking – no bugs, no sweat, and a much different landscape.
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Ohio Rivers Symposium set for March 22 in Columbus
Developed with natural resources professionals, land managers, stream advocates, and river enthusiasts in mind, the third Ohio Rivers Symposium will be held on Friday, March 22, in Columbus. The Ohio DNR (ODNR) is hosting the event, which will focus on the connection between groundwater resources and healthy streams.
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Ohio Mixed Bag: Camp Perry to host warm-up matches
Those high-power rifle competitors looking for the chance to earn true competition practice before the annual National Matches kicks off this summer may sign up for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) new series of Highpower Warm-Up Matches – held on the ranges of Camp Perry in Ohio and at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama.
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More than 10,000 Fish Ohio awards given in 2023
In 2023, the Ohio DNR (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, the program recognized 9,723 qualifying catches.
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Ohio Sea Grant captain’s conference set for March 2
The Ohio Sea Grant program has offered its charter captain conference for the past 43 years as a way of providing updated information about Lake Erie to licensed guides to enhance the success of their businesses.
The conference will be held this year on March 2 in the Cedar Point Conference Center at Bowling Green State University’s Firelands Campus in Huron.
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