Ohio
3-goose bag in line for early hunt
By Bob Hecker Contributing Writer Columbus — A recent Web survey by Ohio Outdoor News showed that Ohio hunters would love a higher daily bag limit for Canada geese. It was far from a scientific

Public disappointed at Mohican pipeline forum
By Frank Hinchey Contributing Writer Loudonville, Ohio – Residents asked plenty of questions but some were less than satisfied with the answers from a gas transmission company that plans to remove trees from Mohican State
16-day early teal hunt set for this season
Several fall hunting seasons open Sept. 1 By Mike Moore Editor Columbus — Early season duck hunting is off to a good start, even though the first shot has yet to be fired. The Ohio

Lake County flood will force nature to adapt
By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn Contributing Writer Painesville, Ohio — In the aftermath of the July 28 record-setting flooding in Lake County, scientists predict nature will demonstrate an uncanny ability to roll with the punches. More
Channel catfish, bullheads bite at many spots
CENTRAL REGION Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, and Perry counties) – This 2,816-acre reservoir offers excellent warm weather channel catfishing. There is a large population with some fish weighing up to 20 pounds that can be
U.S. Senate endorses new Great Lakes pact
Staff Reports Washington, D.C. — Unlike college football, there’s no such thing as a rivalry between Ohio and Michigan when it comes to the Great Lakes. Further, the two states’ U.S. senators say regional collaboration

Statistics say bear numbers up in Ohio
By Mark Tuscano Contributing Writer Columbus — The black bear appears to have returned to Ohio to stay, joining a growing list of species such as the bald eagle, osprey, otter, sandhill crane, and snowshoe
Badger visits store, exits tagged
By Mike Moore Editor Dayton, Ohio — Wal-Mart is known for its blue-vested greeters who meet customers at the front door, offering them a cart and sometimes a smile. But, when it’s a 25-pound badger