Ohio’s Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
August 11, 2026
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Ohio published in the Aug. 14, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Ohio Cuffs & Collars: Is that a beaver? Groundhog climbs onto angler’s boat
Staff Report
August 11, 2026
Ohio cuffs and collars are field reports from the Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the Aug. 14, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Former Ohio Division of Wildlife chiefs reflect on their experience in the role
Doug Clifford
August 11, 2026
In the midst of the 2026 Ohio State Fair, a sportmen’s summer celebration was held at the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Natural Resources Park on the state fairgrounds.
The event was hosted by ODNR Director
Ohio’s young shotgunners win big at SCTP nationals
Maggie Kelch
August 11, 2026
A number of young shotgunners from throughout the state of Ohio stood atop the podium at the 2026 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Championships recently. The SCTP Championships were held at the Cardinal Shooting
Ohio’s newest state nature preserve opens in rural Adams County
DNR Report
August 11, 2026
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves celebrated the opening of its 156th state nature preserve recently in Adams County.
Plum Run Prairie harbors significant prairie and cedar barren habitats and
Ohio Mixed Bag: National Match Highlights Available Through Online Portal
Staff and News Reports
August 11, 2026
The annual National Matches at Camp Perry are underway, bringing several thousand competitors to northern Ohio to take part in a marksmanship tradition that dates back to 1907.
Ohio Letters to the Editor: Why the constant attack on insects that are beneficial?
Ohio Letters to the Editor
August 11, 2026
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Aug. 14, 2026 edition of Ohio Outdoor News.
Star Watch: Exoplanets, other worlds
Bob Drieslein
August 11, 2026
In previous articles, we’ve talked about planets orbiting stars outside our Solar System that scientists call “exoplanets.” To date, NASA says there are about 6,300 that have been identified, but that number is about to
Don’t let neglected gear sink your duck opener
Chris Kolbert
August 11, 2026
A hen wood duck flushed from a patch of cattails nearby as I slowly paddled my kayak through the backwaters of the Mississippi River bottoms. The wily hen flopped across the water for half a
