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Final Ohio deer kill tops 200,000 for fourth straight year

Featured, Home Page News, Hunting, National Hunting, National News, News, Ohio /

Ohio hunters checked 232,142 white-tailed deer during the 2025-26 season that concluded on Sunday, Feb. 1, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
The season total includes all deer taken during archery, gun, muzzleloader, and youth seasons since Sept. 13, 2025. This is the seventh highest total on record, topping 200,000 for the fourth consecutive season.

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Public invited to comment on Minnesota DNR’s proposed harvest limits for native rough fish

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to comment on proposed rules related to daily and possession limits on native rough fish.
Under the new proposed rules, these fishes – including bowfin, buffalo, carpsucker, freshwater drum, goldeye, mooneye, quillback, redhorses and suckers – would also get a variety of other protections.

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Amnicon Lake’s pike have shifted muskie, walleye populations in this northwest Wisconsin water

Lake Profile, Lake Profile, Wisconsin /

The largest change has been the introduction of northern pike that were first detected in Bear Lake in 1997 and likely traveled through Bear Creek and the Amnicon River to invade Amnicon Lake. They were first documented in Amnicon Lake in 2006 surveys.

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What’s it take to be a natural resources officer? Ohio DNR offering open houses

Fishing, Hunting, Nature Page & Night Sky, News, Ohio /

The Ohio DNR (ODNR) invites anyone interested in a meaningful, mission-driven career to attend one of 11 upcoming natural resources officer (NRO) open houses being held across the state.
“Increasing the number of natural resources officers across that state has been an important mission for myself and Gov. Mike DeWine,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “NROs are crucial to ensuring people who explore our great outdoors are safe while protecting and conserving Ohio’s natural spaces.”

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Prioritize these safety tips during Ohio winters

Fishing, Nature Page & Night Sky, News, Ohio /

As winter weather continues across the state, the Ohio DNR (ODNR) is reminding Ohioans to make safety their top priority when enjoying seasonal outdoor activities, especially around ice. From ice fishing and snowmobiling to hiking and winter boating, preparation and awareness can mean the difference between a memorable outing and a dangerous situation.

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