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.
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Designation of newest Ohio water trail: ODNR offers kayak float opportunity from PIB to Gibraltar Island
Put-In-Bay, Ohio — If you ever had an interest in kayaking, especially on Lake Erie, there is a good opportunity coming up from the Ohio DNR. The ODNR invites the public to Oak Point State Park on South Bass Island to attend the designation of Ohio’s newest state water trail on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 10:30 a.m. The Lake Erie…
Ohio DNR gearing up for more wildlife officers
Goal is to provide an officer for each county.
First-ever Inland Fish Ohio event features governor
This event was the first of its kind on an inland lake. The Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife has for years held a Fish Ohio event on Lake Erie. This year’s Governor’s Fish Ohio Day on the big lake is on July 2.
As expected, spring turkey kill drops off from last year
Ohio hunters checked a total of 19,088 wild turkeys during the 2019 spring wild turkey hunting season. In 2018, hunters checked a total of 22,635 wild turkeys.
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.
Bald eagle population continues to soar in Ohio
Nesting season for the big raptors getting underway.
Cleveland-area decoy show coming in March
Small Ohio show is in its 42nd year.
Wecker’s selection as chief a boost for Division of Wildlife
Longtime ODNR employee becomes first woman to head agency.
Miserable weather again cuts down on deer gun kill
Much of the state washed out on Dec. 15-16.
Darke County teen arrows 200-inch non-typical buck
Morgan Kimmel, 17, of Bradford, Ohio, used a crossbow to take this buck that green-scored 206. It was the biggest buck she’s ever taken. (Photo courtesy of Rick Busse)Bradford, Ohio — For Morgan Kimmel of Darke County, the tradition of hunting runs in the family. “I probably started hunting when I was about 5 with my dad,” said Kimmel, who’s…
Algae bloom initiative a step in the right direction
It’s up to our political leaders to put words into action.
Sturgeon headed back to Maumee River
Historic release of native fish will take place Oct. 6.
Hunting and fishing expanded in Ohio wildlife areas
Oak Harbor, Ohio — For the first time in its history, Ohioans will be able to hunt whitetails at Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge. At the same time, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in northwest Ohio will see expansion of gamebird hunting, small mammals, furbearers, migratory gamebird, and big game hunting, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which manages…
Division of Wildlife caters to ladies with upcoming range shoot
Event scheduled Sept. 25 at Spring Valley.
In Ohio, NWTF chapter hosting deer hunt to recruit new hunters
Columbus — It’s no big secret that the hunting and shooting sports are losing participants on a daily basis. There are myriad groups trying to do something to reverse this trend, including the National Wild Turkey Federation. The organization has hired Johana Dart to focus on recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) of hunters in Ohio. Dart works for the NWTF…
Early goose, teal hunting kickoff Sept. 1
Waterfowl seasons among first to begin in the fall.
Celebrate shooting sports in Ohio on Aug. 11
Free “range day” offered by Ohio DNR.
Ohio to take part in Operation Dry Water
Columbus — There have been several drownings on Ohio waterways in the past week or so, and that is several too many. Wearing a personal flotation device might have saved at least some of the victims. Far too many people go for no good reason. And, according to published reports, the recent deaths don’t mention the use of alcohol while…
July clay shoot to benefit Ohio Turn In A Poacher
Bucyrus, Ohio — The same folks who help curb wildlife poaching crime in Ohio need your help with a fundraiser that will be held in Crawford County in July. A sporting clays fundraiser will be held July 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elkhorn Lake Hunt Club in Bucyrus. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Ohio…
DNR wants your input on Ohio’s trails
Agency coming up with a future plan for trail improvements.
So far, Ohio turkey harvest sees good gains
Cicada hatch two years ago credited with bump.
Test the water – for free – before deciding if you want to continue fishing Ohio waters
Ohio’s free fishing weekend is May 5-6. Try out the sport before buying a license.
For the love of ducks, duck lovers: DU’s Bill Ebert is Ohio Outdoor News Person of the Year
He’s honored for his volunteerism and work with Ducks Unlimited over the past two-and-half decades.
Division of Wildlife to train new wildlife officers
Division of Wildlife to train new wildlife officers.
Important dates coming in early March for Ohio outdoors types
Trappers, ginseng diggers, and deer hunters should be aware.
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