Survey of Olentangy River yields 2 endangered species
First survey of the scenic river in more than 30 years.
Ohio DNR
Ohio youth deer hunt sees huge spike in harvest numbers
The two-day special youth hunting season concluded with 9,515 deer harvested, up from 7,632 last year and the three-year average of 6,559.
Anglers accused of cheating in Lake Erie walleye tournament plead not guilty
Both Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky were released on personal bonds of $2,500. Their next court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 9.
With bow deer season looming, early onset of EHD a concern
This year’s outbreak of EHD comes right on the doorstep of the statewide bow season opener for deer on Sept. 24.
Is post-pandemic fueling spate of fatal boating accidents?
ODNR officer says recent incidents concerning.
Trails, recreation areas closed in several north-central counties
Storm damage from earlier in the week is the cause.
Alum Creekend festivities set for June 11-12
Many events planned to celebrate opening of new marina.
Breaking news: Nine more CWD positives in Marion, Wyandot counties
Brings the total to 11 positives since the fall of 2020.
Hunting, fishing licenses available in hard card
Division of Wildlife now offering credit card-like licenses.
Indiana man sentenced with Lacey Act violations for paddlefish trafficking
Man fined $5,500 and will pay $64,465 in restitution to the Ohio DNR.
Ohio’s eagle count soars to success
Total of 806 nests counted.
Public comment period on hunting rule proposals open now
Division of Wildlife asking for input with March 16 deadline.
State needs to adjust North Zone Waterfowl dates
Winter weather in January puts hamper on late goose hunting.
Fish extirpated from Ohio 80-plus years ago resurfaces
The longhead darter is reportedly so rare that the International Union for Conservation of Nature does not list its status due to a lack of data.
Wildlife officer’s shooter guilty on all counts
Sentencing set for Nov. 16 for Kevin Behr’s assailant.
Governor, Legislature have been friendly to Division of Wildlife
Allocation of funding has been better than previous administrations.
Big Darby event highlights vulnerability of scenic stream
Environmentalists fear Plain City expansion could harm waterway.
ODNR needs your eyes and ears to help manage wildlife
Turkey sightings among most important items right now.
ODNR offering special archery hunts along scenic rivers
Special drawings for the hunts this month.
In Ohio, 28-year-old banded eagle released after rehab
On average, eagles live about 20 years in the wild.
Rare find: Federally endangered piping plover nest discovered in Ohio
There hasn’t been a documented nest in Ohio in at least 80 years.
Ohioans getting froggy over license plate design
Bullfrog design a project of Ohio middle-schoolers.
More money being funneled into H2Ohio program
Aim is to improve water quality in Lake Erie watershed.
Second Ohio deer tests positive for CWD
Doe found to have fatal neurological disease in Wyandot County.
Ohio DNR natural resources officer dies in line of duty
Jason Lagore suffered a medical emergency during rescue.
Anglers hitting the ice off mainland on Lake Erie
Walleye bite, though, has been reportedly slow.
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