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Deer gun season is starting
An estimated 300,000 hunters will make their way to Ohio’s forests and fields as this year’s deer gun hunting season kicks off this weeken...

ODNR surveys trees for acorn abundance
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife annually surveys oak trees for acorn abundance at 38 wildlife areas. This year’s s...

Keys to help find turkeys during fall
Like many animals, Ohio’s wild turkeys change their behavior in the fall. As the weather turns colder, turkeys join flocks, establish pecking or...

Deer archery season has begun in Ohio
Deer archery hunters were welcomed with some crisp autumn air this past weekend as Ohio’s extremely popular deer archery hunting season opened o...

Many hunting seasons beginning in September
Ohio’s familiar habitat mosaic of farm fields, woodlots, and wetlands provides optimum opportunities to hunt mourning doves, squirrels, and wate...

Turkey hunting limit reduced
In response to declining wild turkey populations during the past few years, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife proposed red...

ODNR launching new program for hunters
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife recently launched a new incentive program that provides a path for Ohio hunters to acces...

Boaters should be alert for unseen hazards
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is warning everyone about the hidden dangers that can occur during a day on the lake, stream, or river. Carbo...

Hunters may apply for special opportunities
Hunters may apply beginning Thursday, July 1 for special controlled hunting opportunities available on Ohio’s public lands during the 2021-22 se...

Ticks can be an outdoors hazard
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is encouraging hunters, anglers, birders, and all outdoor enthusiasts to use caution and...