Ohio’s Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
December 2, 2025
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Ohio published in the Dec. 5, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
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Ohio Cuffs & Collars: A keen eye helps catch litterbug
Staff Report
December 2, 2025
Several years ago, state wildlife officer Adam Smith, assigned to Logan County, issued a nonresident hunter citations for providing false information while game checking a white-tailed deer and failing to properly tag the deer. The
Bridle, all-purpose vehicle trails to close for winter season in many of Ohio’s state forests
Staff Report
December 2, 2025
Specific trails and areas for many of Ohio’s state forests will close for the winter season in early December, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Forestry.
Ohio DNR provides tips for staying safe on wintertime waterways in the state
DNR Report
December 2, 2025
“Ohio’s lakes and rivers are beautiful in every season, but cold water brings serious risks,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “Wearing a life jacket and understanding the dangers of cold water can make all the
‘Landing Blitz’ targets invasive species on the Great Lakes-Erie
Ohio Sea Grant
December 2, 2025
Boaters, volunteers, and natural resource professionals across Ohio came together this summer to protect local waters from aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the 2025 Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz.
Mixed Bag: Penned deer kills Belmont County woman
Staff and News Reports
December 2, 2025
A Stewartsville woman was killed Nov. 14 after being attacked by a deer kept on her family’s property, according to the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office.
Venison donations can help balance Ohio’s deer herd
John Hageman
December 2, 2025
With deer numbers continuing to increase, in all but the most highly affected areas ravaged by EHD this season, the Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW) is inviting hunters to consider shooting extra deer this season
Looking for some winter reading? These timeless American voices remind us why we still head afield
Staff Report
December 2, 2025
The woodstove hums, the Labrador snores, and the wind shakes a few stubborn oak leaves from their branches.
It’s that quiet stretch of the year when deer rifles are cased, ice augers are tuned,
Ohio Insider: Were the right punishments handed down in these poaching cases?
Mike Moore
December 2, 2025
I want to solicit your opinion on something I’ve been thinking about.
I’m going to relay a poaching story here and I want you to think about and respond to me if you think
