Hunting
Time to renew licenses for Ohio hunters, anglers and trappers
Ohio hunting, trapping and fishing licenses for the 2025-26 seasons are available for purchase through the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Purchasing Ohio license opens endless opportunities to spend time outdoors while contributing
Former Ohio Division of Wildlife law chief, Ken Fitz, dies at 61
Ken Fitz, former executive administrator of law enforcement for the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife, died on Feb. 1 following a lengthy illness. He was 61.
Fitz hailed from Sandusky and worked for the
Ohio Mixed Bag: Sportsman’s Expo will run March 14-16 in Columbus
This year’s Open Season Sportsman’s Expo at the state fairgrounds will run from March 14-16.
Pennsylvania artist wins Ohio duck stamp competition
A painting of hooded mergansers will be featured on the 2026 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp following this year’s stamp design competition.
Gerald Putt’s painting of the waterfowl, known for the beautiful fan-shaped crests on
Pennsylvania man’s box calls take top NWTF honors
Ed Terefencko didn’t make the trip this year to the National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual Convention and Sport Show.
Fortunately, he sent his turkey calls to the event. Terefencko, of Pottsville, Pa., walked off
Pennsylvania 15-year-old wins fourth NWTF calling title in junior division
Bo Bartlebaugh won’t be competing in the Junior Division at next year’s National Wild Turkey Federation Grand National Turkey Calling Championships. He’ll be 16 years old, and that division is for callers ages 11-15.
That’s
2024 a good year for New York bear hunters in both zones
Black bear hunters in New York harvested an estimated 1,685 bears during the 2024 hunting seasons, according to the New State Department of Environmental Conservation’s recently released 2024 Bear Harvest Summary report.
DEC said
Pennsylvania Rep. Dave Maloney hosting listening sessions for hunters, anglers
State Rep. Dave Maloney believes the voice of sportsmen and women isn’t being heard by state game and fish agencies, so he’s embarking on a tour across Pennsylvania to hear from them directly.
Maloney,
Pennsylvania’s Rolfe Beagle Club lists predator hunt results
The largest coyote overall, at 39.4 pounds, and the largest coyote for the first weekend was harvested by Team “Big Dog.” Bryan Uhl harvested a 35-pound coyote to win the second weekend..
