Ohio’s muzzleloader hunters checked 6,613 antlerless white-tailed deer during a two-day season, October 11-12, 2014, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). That is an 18 percent increase from 2013, when hunters checked 5,608 deer, the first year for the antlerless muzzleloader season. The Ohio counties that reported the most checked deer during […]
Ohio’s 2014 Fall Turkey Hunting Season is Underway
October 14, 2014 by
Ohio’s hunters have the opportunity to pursue wild turkeys during a seven-week season from Monday, October 13 through Sunday, November 30. Gobblers and hens are legal game during the fall wild turkey season. Hunters harvested 1,037 wild turkeys during the 2013 fall season. A complete report of the 2013 fall wild turkey season is available […]
Ohioans Urged to Experience the State’s Geologic Features during Earth Science Week
October 10, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) encourages Ohioans to explore the state’s geologic features during Earth Science Week, October 12-18, 2014. Earth Science Week encourages people to learn more about the geosciences and promotes an awareness of the natural world. The ODNR Division of Geological Survey encourages teachers and all Ohioans to take advantage […]
Most of Ohio Hitting Near Peak Conditions for Fall Colors
October 9, 2014 by
Ohio’s woodlands will provide a beautiful backdrop for hikers and paddle enthusiasts this weekend as dynamic oranges and yellows will dominate landscapes with near peak fall foliage conditions being reported in most parts of the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “The weekend rain and wind caused some of the early […]
Ohio’s Antlerless Deer Muzzleloader Hunting Season is this Weekend
October 8, 2014 by
The white-tailed deer antlerless muzzleloader hunting season returns to Ohio on October 11-12, 2014. Hunters checked 5,608 antlerless deer during the 2013 season. It is legal to hunt antlerless deer with a muzzleloader or bow during this two-day season. No antlered deer may be harvested regardless of hunting implement. Antlerless deer include deer without antlers […]
Fall Colors Beginning to Appear Across Ohio
October 3, 2014 by
The hints of color that are beginning to highlight the canopies of Ohio’s woodlands, along with the cooler temperatures, are sure signs that autumn is beginning to take hold. These are also the tell-tale signs that the fall color season is upon us here in the Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural […]
Ohio’s Deer-Archery Season Starts this Weekend
September 25, 2014 by
Hunters will have their first opportunity to pursue Ohio’s top big-game animal, the white-tailed deer, when archery season opens Saturday, September 27, 2014, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s 2014-2015 deer seasons include: Archery: Sept. 27-Feb. 1, 2015. Antlerless muzzleloader: Oct. 11-12. Youth gun: Nov. 22-23. Gun: Dec. 1-7. Muzzleloader: Jan. […]
Annual Family Outdoor Sporting Day is Saturday
September 16, 2014 by
The Meeker Sportsman Club will hold its annual Family Outdoor Sporting Day on September 20, 2014 from 9am to 4pm. The event features instructor supervised hands-on activities including target shooting with shotguns, handguns, rifles, bows and arrows, air rifles and more. Bill Davis Retrievers will return this year for the popular retriever demonstration at the […]
Special Deer Hunts Scheduled at Four State Nature Preserves
August 28, 2014 by
In an effort to control deer populations affecting native plant communities, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will coordinate special deer hunts at four state nature preserves across the state. High quality habitats at several state nature preserves have been negatively impacted by over-browsing deer. One example is Ohio’s state wildflower, the large-flowered trillium, […]
Major Improvement Plan Announced for Mt. Gilead State Park
August 18, 2014 by
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director James Zehringer Friday announced several capital improvement projects for Mt. Gilead State Park. Since the capital budget was announced, Director Zehringer has traveled across the state sharing with Ohioans about the projects planned at many Ohio State Parks. “Mt. Gilead State Park is a gem for the Morrow […]
