
Overconfident fish? Eyes can be bigger than mouths
Any angler who’s ever caught a 3-inch fish on a 4-inch lure must have wondered what, if anything, the fish was thinking.
Spoiler alert: It all boils down to the fact that evolution is

Any angler who’s ever caught a 3-inch fish on a 4-inch lure must have wondered what, if anything, the fish was thinking.
Spoiler alert: It all boils down to the fact that evolution is

A lot of talking, comparing notes, and networking took place at the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife (DOW) Hunter and Trapper Education Appreciation Day for southwestern Ohio. The Hamilton chapter of the Izaak Walton League

Let’s face it, most of us end up having to hunt pressured turkeys sooner or later.
Whether you are hunting public land, small patches of private land, with neighbors who like to over-call and

This central Ohio mayfly is clear evidence that our rivers are the last great places we have to enjoy. Mayflies, freshwater mussels, hellbenders, and numerous other species of wildlife are the frontline sentinels of what

It’s no secret that the Lake Erie Central Basin yellow perch population has fallen off a cliff. It’s a ghost of what it was before 2015.
According to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, the

Lima Lake isn’t a place that anglers will make a destination to get to for fishing.
But, if you happen to be in the Allen County area of Lima, the lake wouldn’t be a

Ohio is celebrating an important milestone when it comes to teaching kids across the state about the importance of learning about trees and forests. Project Learning Tree (PLT), a national program, is celebrating its 45th
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Ohio published in the April 24, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the April 24, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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