The simplicity of a fly rod and a bluegill mesh nicely
Author recently leisured away an afternoon on his small homestead pond.
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Thirst for knowledge drives wild flower expeditions – when the steelhead aren’t running, of course
The cell phone camera, with its arsenal of neat features, and a thirst to learn something new when going afield all continue to provide not only entertainment but have become keys to helping unlock what lies at hip wader-encased feet.
Hunting, fishing licenses available in hard card
Division of Wildlife now offering credit card-like licenses.
Make multiple use of your spring day afield
Turkey hunt ends at noon, take up morel hunting.
CWD control efforts produce one positive from culling
ODNR uses sharpshooters to purge deer in March.
Avian influenza causes rehab centers to rethink policies
Some no longer taking in birds in light of disease finding in Ohio.
Ohio’s eagle count soars to success
Total of 806 nests counted.
Daylight Saving Time a permanent thing?
Proposal now racing through Congress.
Ohio’s rivers take spotlight with event upcoming in late March
Rivers Association also seeking to partner with new members.
Record amount set for federal dollars on firearms reimbursement
Ohio to get a portion of the money for wildlife restoration.
Bird-feeding needs deliberate choices on man’s part
Some foods not so good for our feathered friends.
State needs to adjust North Zone Waterfowl dates
Winter weather in January puts hamper on late goose hunting.
Rite of passage: Tundras, trumpeters show up on Lake Erie shores
Author has been documenting annual holiday occurrence for years.
Passing up deer hunt for steelhead trip
Yes, the opening day of Ohio’s firearms deer-hunting season was a fine kettle of fish.
Gun hunters off to stellar start
Harvest more than 21,000 deer on opening day.
The hunt just isn’t what it used to be
Author laments changing of the times, in a negative way.
Ohio fall turkey harvest falls on hard times
Number of birds, permits sold are down so far.
Best laid plans sometimes go awry
Author found this out on a cold, snowy Colorado elk hunt.
Governor, Legislature have been friendly to Division of Wildlife
Allocation of funding has been better than previous administrations.
Early Ohio deer kill lags behind
Hot weather thought to be factor.
U.S. blackpowder manufacturer fizzles to a halt
With the demise of U.S.-made GOEX blackpowder, muzzleloading enthusiasts will either have to use a substitute or else try to secure one of two hard-to-find and expensive European blackpowder brands.
The wild world has a lot to teach us
Author witnesses poults caring for injured hen turkey.
Doves hard to hit, but fun in the field
Helping to keep ammunition industry – and dove population – from crashing.
Big Darby event highlights vulnerability of scenic stream
Environmentalists fear Plain City expansion could harm waterway.
ODNR needs your eyes and ears to help manage wildlife
Turkey sightings among most important items right now.
Ohio’s woodland firefighters at work out West
DNR Division of Forestry has several firefighters on the front lines.
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