Spring fever: Off-hours prime tom turkey time
We all love sunrise fly-down, but the best hunting hours to call in a boss gobbler often occur with the sun high in the sky.
University of Toledo biologists search rivers for grass carp
A crew from the University of Toledo working with the U.S. Geological Survey found the larvae during sampling last June in the Maumee River, a Lake Erie tributary.
Youth hunters kick off Ohio spring turkey season
Harvest down by more than 500 birds from last year.
Ohio’s free fishing weekend May 4-5
If you’ve got the spring itch and you live in Ohio, you’re in luck that weekend.
Deer-hunting tweaks head new state hunting regs
In addition, the council approved to increase the bag limit for walleye in Lake Erie and the Maumee River in March 2020.
Videos
Fishing protocol: It’s all about the details
Tournament anglers who win regularly and recreational fishermen who fill the live-well monitor the “little things.”
Take advantage of some super – and cheap – Ohio trout fishing
ODNR offers sessions for adults and youth.
Dozens of ice anglers rescued after being trapped on Lake Erie ice floe
Forty-six people were rescued, including two fishermen who were hoisted by helicopter and medically examined. It ended up that no one was injured, authorities said.
For first time, Asian grass carp larvae found in Great Lakes watershed
A crew from the University of Toledo working with the U.S. Geological Survey found the larvae during sampling last June in the Maumee River, a Lake Erie tributary.
Turkey blinds: best features for the spring bowhunter
A smart hunting blind strategy can help you score a big tom or respectable jake this gobbler hunting season.
Tundra swan flocks light up the Ohio sky
Some of the big birds indeed winter in Ohio.
Lindners launch new Angling Buzz column in Outdoor News
New, regular column will explore latest industry news, opinions on the state of modern fishing, and exclusive angling tips from the most respected names in North American sportfishing.
Off-season white-tailed deer hunting question: What’s your favorite rifle cartridge?
The author likes the 7mm-08, but if you were limited to one caliber for deer, what would it be?
Birdwatching history: the first U.S. birding field guide
Remarkable tome with a remarkable inscription provides a window into the earliest days of North American birding and conservation.
Canine off-season: year-round gun bird dog fitness
Tactics for working your retriever after small-game season wraps up – even when the powder is three feet deep.
Cleveland-area decoy show coming in March
Small Ohio show is in its 42nd year.
Fremont teacher Vander Boon wins NWTF Educator of the Year
An avid outdoorsman, Vander Boon has made the effort to introduce his students to the world of hunting. He has helped many students learn to shoot a bow and even helped several harvest their first big game animal.
Total deer harvest down by more than 14,000
Hunters checked 172,040 white-tailed deer throughout Ohio’s 2018-2019 deer seasons, down from 186,247 a year ago.
Tips for using spoons to entice the wary walleyes of winter
There are definitely times when fish demand an increase in vibration and flash. But just the opposite can be the attractor, so bring an assortment of colors.
Get your deal on a resigned Fish Hawk! Bigger Boats and Bigger HO Capacities!
The super-popular Fish Hawk family from Crestliner has been revamped and given a shot in the arm with higher horsepower ratings for 2019. The 1750 series now can hold a 150 horsepower motor and the 1850 powers out at 200 horsepower.
Ice fishing tip: Pay attention to detail during a tough walleye bite. Part 1: Set-lines
There’s been a hot bite but when you finally hit the ice, the weather changes and the action tanks. Pay attention to tiny details, and you’ll salvage your trip by tricking a few fish into biting.
Playing the Western big-game hunting game
An elk or mule deer hunt in the Rocky Mountains or High Plains can take years of planning, so start now.
Wecker’s selection as chief a boost for Division of Wildlife
Longtime ODNR employee becomes first woman to head agency.
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