The spring season has arrived, offering many opportunities for Ohioans to help protect young wildlife. Each year, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) officials offer this simple advice: enjoy wildlife from a distance, and leave young animals alone. Wild animals are born to live their lives in the wild, and sometimes good intentions can hurt […]
Ohio is No. 1 in nation for Tree City USA Communities
April 28, 2016 by
Ohio was recognized as the leading Tree City USA state in the nation for the 35th consecutive year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The Buckeye State currently has 241 participating cities, villages and townships that have achieved the Tree City USA designation for 2015. “We are proud to once again be […]
Ohio Wildlife Council approves 2016-2017 hunting regulations
April 20, 2016 by
The 2016-2017 hunting and trapping seasons were among the regulations approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council at its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). White-tailed deer hunting season changes include moving the two-day gun season to Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18, and muzzleloader season to […]
Ohio’s waters still cold even as air temperature increases
April 19, 2016 by
The first days of spring are attracting boaters and other recreational enthusiasts to their favorite Ohio waters. However, Ohioans should remember that even though the air temperature is getting warmer, the water temperature is still cold. Dressing for the water temperature and wearing a life jacket is extremely important. “Once people enter cold water, hypothermia […]
Hunters prepare for Ohio’s 2016 wild turkey season
April 13, 2016 by
For many hunters, spring brings the unmistakable sound of gobbling wild turkeys as Ohio’s annual hunt of this popular game bird begins. The 2016 Ohio spring hunting season opens on Monday, April 18, and the youth wild turkey season is Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The […]
2016 Lake Erie sport fishing outlook once again looks good for anglers
April 8, 2016 by
Lake Erie anglers should experience another year of diverse fishing opportunities in 2016, according to Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch fisheries are managed through an interagency quota system that involves Ontario, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio. Each jurisdiction regulates its catches to comply with quotas and minimize […]
PUCO reminds Ohioans to call 8-1-1 before you dig
March 30, 2016 by
April is National Safe Digging Month and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) would like to remind you of the importance of digging in a safe, responsible way by calling 8-1-1 before you dig. The Ohio Utility Protection Service is the communication link between Ohio individuals planning to dig and utility companies and the […]
Meeker Sportsman Club offering free trap shooting classes
March 24, 2016 by
The Meeker Sportsman Club has a new firearm education program called Progressive Trap Shooting. The ongoing classes take participants through all aspects of trap shooting. No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided. Classes are approximately 4 hours long and begin at 12 noon. Both ‘Beginner’s Classes’ and ‘Follow-Up Classes’ are offered. Beginner’s Class […]
ODNR proposes new hunting dates for 2016-2017 season
March 18, 2016 by
After receiving public input about regulations proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on February 10, 2016, modifications were made to some of the proposed season dates for the 2016-2017 hunting regulations. These changes were presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council at Wednesday’s meeting. The council will vote on these amended proposals and all other fish […]
Ohioans can expect to see spectacular spring wildflowers
March 3, 2016 by
Ohioans will soon be treated to a spectacular display of native spring wildflowers as this year’s milder winter will allow for some early bloomers. This year’s season will begin in early March in Ohio’s southern counties and gradually move northward as the season comes to an end in early May, according to the Ohio Department […]
