Tours of the Claridon Prairie, located five miles east of Marion, and the Trella Romine Prairie Preserve, near Green Camp, will be offered free of charge over the next two weekends. The Claridon Tour is on Sunday, August 11, 2013 and the Trella Romine Preserve tour will be held on Sunday, August 18. The tours […]
Ohio Wildlife Council Approves Early Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons
July 23, 2013 by
The Ohio Wildlife Council recently approved the state’s 2013-2014 early migratory game bird hunting seasons, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Sept. 1 kicks off the state’s bird hunting seasons for mourning dove, Canada goose, rail, moorhen and snipe. New this year, bag limits for Canada geese and teal have increased, and […]
Barn Owls Making a Comeback in Ohio
July 11, 2013 by
Barn owls are making a comeback in Ohio, and more people every year have the pleasure of witnessing these beautiful birds, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The ODNR Division of Wildlife is seeking reports from people who have seen barn owls. Reporting sightings of barn owls helps ODNR Division of Wildlife […]
Applications Being Accepted for Ohio’s Controlled Deer and Waterfowl Hunts
July 9, 2013 by
Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio’s 2013-2014 controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31, 2013 to submit permit applications for a random drawing, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities for Ohio’s hunting enthusiasts. All applicants, youth […]
Dre5K to Benefit Scholarship in Memory of Andrew Wigton
July 5, 2013 by
A 5K cross-country run/walk, called Dre5K, will be held at Pleasant Township Park on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Registration starts at 8:00am and the Run/Walk steps off at 9:00am. Entry fee is $25 and includes refreshments and computerized timing. All proceeds from the event go to the Marion Community Foundation for the Andrew Wigton Memorial […]
2013-2014 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Season Dates Announced
July 2, 2013 by
The 2013-2014 Ohio hunting and trapping season dates have been released by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The seasons include changes to address deer management on a county level, and increase hunting opportunities through extended hours and a new early muzzleloader season. 2013-2014 hunting and trapping seasons: Deer archery: Sept. 28 – Feb. […]
Ohio Watercraft Officers Ramping up for Operation Dry Water 2013
June 27, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 28-30, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence (BUI). The mission of Operation Dry Water is to bring awareness and educate recreational boaters […]
Marion County Fish and Game Holding Youth Day
June 19, 2013 by
The Marion County Fish and Game Club, located at the corner of Marseilles-Galion Road and State Route 4 North, will hold Youth Day for kids, ages 6 to 17, on June 22, 2013. The day will feature all types of events for the young shooters and bow hunters and prizes will be awarded. The free […]
Ribbon Cutting Planned for New Marion Bike Route
June 12, 2013 by
Pioneering Healthier Communities – Marion (PHC) and the City of Marion are holding a ribbon cutting ceremony and community ride to celebrate the newly revamped recreational bike route within the city. The ceremony is planned for Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 1:00pm at McKinley Park. A community ride will follow the ribbon cutting ceremony. Riders […]
ODNR Anticipates Good Fishing at Lake Erie in 2013
May 31, 2013 by
Lake Erie anglers should enjoy diverse fishing opportunities in 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “When you consider the mix of species and sizes that are seasonally available to Ohio anglers, we are optimistic about the fishing prospects this year,” said Jeff Tyson, Lake Erie fisheries program manager for the ODNR […]
