Ohio Mixed Bag: Shed hunter finds human remains
Staff Report
April 11, 2023
Outdoor news items from across Ohio published in the April 14, 2023 edition of Ohio Outdoor News.
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Ohio’s Deerassic Park expanding into Michigan to connect kids, families to the outdoors
Staff Report
April 11, 2023
The National Whitetail Deer Education Foundation recently announced plans to expand through the addition of a second Deerassic Park in Michigan.
Since its inception in 1996, the National Whitetail Deer Education Foundation has worked
Ohio DNR earns national honor from Ducks Unlimited for H2Ohio Initiative
DNR Report
April 11, 2023
The national award from Ducks Unlimited recognizes a state or provincial agency that has exhibited an outstanding contribution to conservation and restoration of North America’s wetlands and waterfowl.
Pennsylvania lawmakers debate wildlife predators with Game Commission
Tom Venesky
April 9, 2023
Although it’s been nearly 30 years since the Pennsylvania Game Commission reintroduced fishers back into the state, debate over predators’ impact on game species remains on the forefront. During the March 28 House Game and
Public meeting in Granite Falls debates land transfer of Upper Sioux Agency State Park to band
Deb Gau
April 7, 2023
Citizens crammed into a cafeteria in Granite Falls Wednesday night, April 5, in order to learn more about a proposal to transfer ownership of the Upper Sioux Agency State Park lands to the Upper Sioux
Eagles feast on carp after fish die-off on Pennsylvania’s Lake Octoraro
Deborah Weisberg
April 6, 2023
A carp die-off occurred on Lake Octoraro, which straddles Lancaster and Chester counties in Pennsylvania, providing a bountiful repast for eagles and other birds of prey.
Wildlife photographer Dr. Steve Berkowitz, an equine veterinarian,
Minnesota’s moose count down from 2022, but population remains relatively stable over past decade
Staff Report
April 6, 2023
Although survey results suggest a decrease in the moose population from 2022 to 2023, the DNR said those estimates are better used to understand long-term trends. Factors such as visibility of moose from the air,
Omnibus bills in Minnesota include Asian carp, CWD, BWSR
Brian Mozey
April 6, 2023
Funding to slow or halt the advance of Asian carp is not presently moving forward. House File 2310, authored by Rep. Rick Hansen, DFL-South St. Paul, and Senate File 2438, authored by Sen. Foung Hawj,
Minnesota House and Senate bills differ on fee hikes, boat access funding
Brian Mozey
April 6, 2023
The House and Senate environment and natural resources omnibus bills were approved this past week at the State Capitol. Two discrepancies of note between the two bills were related to the DNR’s Get Out More
