Specific trails and areas for many of Ohio’s state forests will close for the winter season in early December, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Forestry.
“Ohio’s lakes and rivers are beautiful in every season, but cold water brings serious risks,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “Wearing a life jacket and understanding the dangers of cold water can make all the difference in keeping your adventures safe and enjoyable.
Ohio DNR provides tips for staying safe on wintertime waterways in the state Read More »
Boaters, volunteers, and natural resource professionals across Ohio came together this summer to protect local waters from aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the 2025 Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz.
‘Landing Blitz’ targets invasive species on the Great Lakes-Erie Read More »
A Stewartsville woman was killed Nov. 14 after being attacked by a deer kept on her family’s property, according to the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office.
Mixed Bag: Penned deer kills Belmont County woman Read More »
With deer numbers continuing to increase, in all but the most highly affected areas ravaged by EHD this season, the Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW) is inviting hunters to consider shooting extra deer this season to donate to organizations who can provide venison to people facing food insecurity.
At the time of this writing, there have been 29 deer accepted so far by the DOW.
Venison donations can help balance Ohio’s deer herd Read More »
From growing up as a simple farm boy in Brown City, Mark Sak has fished and written his way to a spot on the wall of the national Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wis.
When the Hall announced recently it’s 2026 class of inductees the long-time outdoors writer and former walleye fishing tournament pro was on the list.
“I couldn’t believe it. I know what it takes to get in and honestly I thought the payoff for me was that I was nominated. That’s an incredible honor itself. I honestly thought that was as far as it would go,” Sak told Michigan Outdoor News.
Michigan’s Mark Sak heading into Fishing Hall of Fame Read More »
Interested in ice fishing on Lake of the Woods? Listen
MN Daily Update: An ice-fishing outlook for Lake of the Woods Read More »
The woodstove hums, the Labrador snores, and the wind shakes a few stubborn oak leaves from their branches.
It’s that quiet stretch of the year when deer rifles are cased, ice augers are tuned, and outdoor folks settle in for a slower rhythm. For some of us, the long nights of winter mean reading season – time to grab a dog-eared classic and revisit the writers who taught us to feel and respect the wild. Outdoor News staffers chose six of America’s finest outdoor scribes.
A high-ranking member of the House Game and Fisheries Committee accused the Pennsylvania Game Commission of not following the statutory process when it comes to the elk tag drawing.
State Rep. Dave Maloney, R-Berks, who is the minority chair of the committee, raised several concerns about the elk tag process during a Nov. 18 committee hearing. Specifically, Maloney said the Game Commission is required by law to conduct the elk tag drawing in public at the Elk Country Visitor’s Center in Benezette.
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