Ohio’s Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
September 23, 2025
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Ohio published in the Sept. 26, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
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Maumee island project benefits from H2Ohio
DNR Report
September 23, 2025
As part of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Initiative, the Ohio DNR (ODNR) recently participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other local officials to
Ohio Cuffs & Collars: Busted for hunting in Baltimore city park
Staff Report
September 23, 2025
Ohio cuffs and collars are field reports from the Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the Sept. 26, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Three Ohio officers earn national ‘Officer of Year’ honors
DNR Report
September 23, 2025
Columbus — Three Ohio wildlife officers were recently honored with Officer of the Year awards from national conservation organizations, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
New film highlights Ohio conservation success stories
DNR Report
September 23, 2025
From soaring with bald eagles to lighting up the night sky with fireflies, “Ohio: Wild at Heart” offers an exclusive adventure through Ohio’s great outdoors. The Ohio DNR (ODNR) and MacGillivray Freeman Films invite audiences
Early bowhunt kicks off in Ohio’s CWD surveillance area
DNR Report
September 23, 2025
Hunters in Ohio have additional dates this season to pursue white-tailed deer in the chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance area, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Sandhill crane numbers continue to expand in Ohio
DNR Report
September 23, 2025
Volunteer observers reported 428 sandhill cranes in Ohio during the 2025 Midwest Crane Count, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The count was coordinated by the Division of Wildlife, the International Crane
Fishers possibly reproducing in northeast Ohio as more animals are spotted
Jane Beathard
September 23, 2025
Bald eagles, bobcats, and black bears are not the only wildlife species making a comeback in Ohio. The fisher, a furry cousin of the weasel, is also reappearing in a handful of northeast counties.
Ohio Mixed Bag: Work begins on Gorge Dam project
Staff and News Reports
September 23, 2025
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined U.S. EPA Regional Administrator Anne Vogel, Ohio EPA Director John Logue, and local leaders recently to announce the beginning of a cleanup project at Gorge Dam on the Cuyahoga River.
