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More public lands approved for fracking in Ohio

Despite 1,337 public comments against the move, the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission opened 513 additional acres of Salt Fork State Park in Guernsey County and 8,233 additional acres of Egypt Valley Wildlife

Ohio’s river walleye runs start to hit peak

As is usually the case, fishing for walleyes in Ohio’s Sandusky and Maumee rivers during the spawning run is a day-by-day affair with fish responding to changing water temperatures and depth fluctuations in a somewhat

Concealed carry permits rise in Ohio, but just slightly

Perhaps to no one’s great surprise, the number of new concealed carry permits issued by Ohio’s 88 county sheriffs has risen, but by a rather paltry 4.9%.
Certainly, this statistic is anemic when compared

Diversity conference spotlights bees to birds in Ohio

A total of 860 outdoor enthusiasts attended the Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference on March 11 at Ohio State University (OSU).
This year’s theme, “Celebrating Success,” focused on the positive restoration of certain native Ohio

36 million fish stocked in Ohio waters in 2025

More than 36 million fish were stocked by the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife in Ohio’s public lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams in 2025. Eleven different species of fish were stocked at 233 locations

Nominees being sought for the Ohio DNR Hall of Fame

The Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame Award is a top conservation honor that recognizes lifetime achievements when it comes to the protection and preservation of the state’s natural resources.

Leaders urge Congress to focus on Ohio River

Legislation pending in Congress could bring new resources and strategies for job creation, recreation, commerce, and public drinking water across the Ohio River Basin.
The potential impact is highlighted by Craig Butler, executive director

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