Saturday, November 7th, 2026
My Account

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Main Menu
Menu
Search
My Account
Saturday, November 7th, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Main Menu
Menu
Subscribe to Outdoor News

Mike Moore

Ohio Insider: Duck hunter numbers dwindling in the state

Featured, Hunting, National Hunting, Ohio, Opinion /

Until I had a recent conversation with ODNR Division of Wildlife waterfowl biologist Dave Sherman, I had no idea that Ohio has relatively few duck hunters.
Granted the Buckeye State isn’t flush with water like say Minnesota is, I was still surprised to learn that Ohio has only about 20,000 duck hunters today. It wasn’t always that way, though, according to some statistics that Sherman shared with me.

Ohio Insider: Duck hunter numbers dwindling in the state Read More »

Ohio’s deer gun hunt is on the horizon with plenty of optimism

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

If early deer season returns are any indication, this year’s deer gun hunt the week following Thanksgiving should go off with a bang.
Quite literally, it seems. Gun season for deer in Ohio will run from Nov. 30 through Dec. 6 with another weekend of gun hunting available Dec. 19-20. At the time of this writing on Oct. 21, Ohio’s bowhunters had already killed more than 22,000 whitetails, says Clint McCoy, the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s deer program administrator.

Ohio’s deer gun hunt is on the horizon with plenty of optimism Read More »

Ohio Insider: Stocked lake sturgeon an important asset for Lake Erie

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, National Fishing, Nature Page & Night Sky, Ohio, Opinion /

OK, I’ll admit it: I’m utterly fascinated with the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s efforts to recover lake sturgeon populations in their historical haunts here in Ohio.
So, when I spoke to Eric Weimer, fisheries biologist supervisor for the division’s Sandusky fish research unit, for a story that was on the cover of the Oct. 9 edition, I had many questions. He answered them all adeptly. The first question was an obvious one.

Ohio Insider: Stocked lake sturgeon an important asset for Lake Erie Read More »

Hybrid striped bass starting to come on at Walborn Reservoir in northeast Ohio

Lake Profile, Lake Profile, Ohio /

Dale Walborn Reservoir in northeast Ohio is part of the Mahoning River system of lakes in that part of the state.
And, though it may not be as acclaimed as a Berlin Lake in the same system, it does contain a sleeper largemouth bass fishery that rivals all other lakes in the area. The 650-acre lake is owned by Stark County and managed by Stark Parks with a fisheries management agreement with the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife.

Hybrid striped bass starting to come on at Walborn Reservoir in northeast Ohio Read More »

Ohio’s duck season expected to be a good one

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

Just like anything in life, pleasing everyone every time is a difficult proposition.
So it goes with the setting of waterfowl regulations and seasons in Ohio, says Dave Sherman, the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s biologist at Magee Marsh in charge of waterfowl. To whit, the state’s various waterfowl zones underwent a major change heading into this season, which opens in all of the state on Oct. 17.

Ohio’s duck season expected to be a good one Read More »

Wolf Run Lake: Decent angler access for saugeyes, perch in southeast Ohio

Lake Profile, Lake Profile, Ohio /

If you live anywhere near the vicinity of Caldwell in southeast Ohio, you’ve likely at least seen Wolf Run Lake.
The 220-acre impoundment in Noble County is so close to Interstate 77 that you could probably cast a line from the highway and hit water. Well, maybe not that close, but Wolf Run’s proximity to the four-lane highway means this lake is no secret, particularly among the locals.

Wolf Run Lake: Decent angler access for saugeyes, perch in southeast Ohio Read More »

Ohio Insider: Ohio a leader in ‘adequate’ antlerless deer harvest among Midwest states

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

As the old adage goes “you can’t eat antlers.”
With that in mind, the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife is once again urging bowhunters and deer hunters in general to shoot more antlerless deer this season to help better manage the herd. Bow season opened on Sept. 26, so there’s undoubtedly deer on the ground already. A good option for antlerless deer harvests is to donate them to those who are in need of good protein.

Ohio Insider: Ohio a leader in ‘adequate’ antlerless deer harvest among Midwest states Read More »

Major renovations to dam at Cowan Lake will impact Ohio outdoor users

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, Hunting, National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, News, Ohio /

One of the most popular lakes in southwest Ohio is facing some major changes. The changes will affect the many fishermen, bass tournaments, kayakers, and sailing clubs that call Cowan Lake their home waters.  
ODNR will begin a major spillway rehabilitation this fall, which requires lowering the lake 13.5 feet starting Nov. 1. There have been various repairs made to the dam in the last couple of decades. Now, the time has come for the aging dam to be completely renovated as it is now deemed unsafe, according to the ODNR.

Major renovations to dam at Cowan Lake will impact Ohio outdoor users Read More »

GET THE OUTDOOR NEWS DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX

Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch.

This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition)

Email Address(Required)
Password(Required)
Name
What outdoor activities interest you?(Required)

PLEASE READ

Accessing Your Full Subscription Just Got Easier. Introducing Single Sign On.

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Click Continue below.
  2. You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.
  3. Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!
  4. After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue.
  5. You’ll either:
    1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
    2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

One login. Every edition. Easy.

Let’s get you reading!

Continue...

PLEASE READ

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

• Click Continue below.

• You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.

• Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!

• After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue. You’ll either:

  1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
  2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

Continue...

Help Shape the Future of OutdoorNews.com!

We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation.

Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer!

Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better.

Take the Survey

Introducing The Outdoor News Foundation

Donate Today

For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!

Sign Up Now

Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.

Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.