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Save your deer for the hunt
Be aware of bucks, does crossing the highways, byways of Ohio.
Capturing Every Morsel of Meat From Your Ruffed Grouse
Whenever ethical hunters harvest an animal, they use as much of it as possible. That rule certainly applies to ruffed grouse. Spend a few minutes with Mike Hehner, who shows us how he gets the most meat from his bird.
Darbies safe from more development – for now
City of Columbus withdraws petition that would have affected creeks.
Andreoff Wildlife Area to host controlled hunts for beginners
Newest Ohio space just dedicated in Hardin County in early October.
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Time to get your deer firearm sighted in
Spend some time on the range before the season.
Dramatic wild bird declines make unfortunate national headlines
A study by a joint team of conservation biologists described a steady drop of nearly 3 billion North American birds since 1970, primarily as a result of human activities.
North country woodcock hunting tactics
Chasing timberdoodles offers a great way to save face in the ruffed grouse woods.
Out-of-state anglers convicted of walleye poaching on Erie
During their sentencing in Ashtabula Municipal Court, each angler was ordered to pay a fine and restitution for 99 walleye, totaling a combined $9,360 in court costs and restitution. The judge also revoked their Ohio fishing licenses for three years. All six anglers were added to the Interstate Wildlife Violator's Compact, which could cause them to lose their fishing rights in 46 other states.
Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame announces 2020 class of inductees
Wisconsin-based Hall of Fame and Museum will induct 10 outstanding anglers and fishing educators from around the country.
Can walleye, perch possibilities get any better on Erie?
For the second consecutive year, Ohio’s numbers point to an exceptional walleye hatch, the second-highest in the history of the survey, and the yellow perch hatch was also strong, well above its long-term average.
Study says bird populations declined nearly 30% in 50 years
Two bird organizations published findings in scientific journal.
ODNR, others offering numerous deer-related courses leading up to archery season
Bowhunt in Ohio begins on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Scouting waterfowl hotspots leading up to season opener
Water, water everywhere during autumn 2019 demands precision and thorough searching for locating productive duck hunting spots.
Part of Darby Plains in central Ohio worthy of preservation
King savanna contains plants, species typically found in the west.
Shorter days fishing tip: Use bigger baits to target larger bluegills in the school
Bigger baits will help trigger bites among the largest and most active ’gills of late summer or early fall
Fishing and phishing: Online app has nothing to do with Division of Wildlife
Phishing scenario seems to be at play, authorities say.
Crocodile found in small southern Ohio creek
Authorities not sure how the reptile got there.
It takes you and me to introduce youth to the outdoors
Blogger shares on-the-water, in-the-woods bonding experience with grandkids.
Ohio’s Free Range Day is Saturday
Recreational shooters both young and old are invited to experience one of Ohio’s premier public shooting ranges.
The little-known scoop on bird poop
There’s a method to the madness of our avian friends managing the defecations of nestlings during the summer, and the clues are surprisingly obvious to a trained eye.
Erie’s Ohio 'eyes bountiful, too, and the fishing is on fire
While local populations off New York’s shoreline have been increasing, the real kicker to our walleye population numbers is the migrating schools of fish that show up every year from the Western Basin of the lake. As many as 10 percent of the lake’s Western Basin walleye will take a trip from Ohio to the western reaches of the lake – as far as Buffalo.
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