Ohio residents are now starting to see fall color in many communities along roadways and the edge of woodlands, according to Casey Burdick, fall color forester for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “The cool nights and bright sunny days in September have been the perfect recipe for great and vibrant fall color,” said […]
Ohio’s Deer-Archery Season Begins Saturday
September 25, 2012 by
The month of September signifies changing leaves, the harvest season and the beginning of bow hunting in Ohio. Approximately 205,000 bow hunters, representing more than half of all Ohioans who hunt deer, will participate in the statewide archery deer hunting season opening Sept. 29, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of […]
Ohio State Parks Boat Dock Lottery Deadline Quickly Approaching
August 27, 2012 by
Boat owners wishing to rent a public boat dock at several popular Ohio State Park lakes have until Friday, August 31 to enter lottery drawings used to select renters for available docks, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Lottery drawings for public boat dock rentals will be held in September at Alum […]
32nd Annual Popcorn 100 Bike Tour Slated
August 24, 2012 by
Plan to join the many cyclists participating in the 32nd annual Marion General Hospital Popcorn 100 Bike Tour, slated for Saturday, September 8. This family-friendly bike ride consists of two routes (25- and 62-mile) that take riders through some of the most scenic areas of Marion County. Registration forms are available from Marion General’s public […]
2012-13 Waterfowl Hunting Season Dates Approved
August 22, 2012 by
The 2012-13 waterfowl hunting season dates have been approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The Lake Erie Marsh Zone encompasses portions of Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, Sandusky and Erie counties. The duck hunting season in the Lake Erie Marsh Zone is October 13-28 followed […]
Youth Invited to Fish at Stocked Ponds
August 21, 2012 by
Approximately 500 young anglers age 15 and younger participated in the youth-only fishing pond opportunity held on June 30 at the five state-owned ponds across Ohio. Youth interested in fishing in stocked ponds are again invited to join in this fun experience on Saturday, August 25. “I attended the last youth-only fishing event on June […]
Squirrel Season Offers Hunters Preparation for Fall Hunting
August 20, 2012 by
Ohio's squirrel season will open on September 1 and provide hunters with an opportunity to take as many as six squirrels each day, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Ohio's squirrel season, a long-time tradition for many hunters, offers ample hunting opportunities for fox and gray squirrels across the state. This is an excellent time to take a youth hunting or scout for the upcoming deer and fall wild turkey hunting seasons. Legal hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset daily.
Two Local Prairie Tours Offered
August 17, 2012 by
Two prairie tours, the first of the Claridon Prairie located five miles east of Marion, and the other of the Trella Romine Prairie Preserve near Green Camp will be conducted this year. The Claridon Tour is on Sunday August 19 and the Trella Romine Preserve tour will be held on Sunday August 26, each starting at 1:00 P.M and continuing until approximately 3 P.M.
Study – Ohioans Love Their Lakes, Concerned For Future
August 17, 2012 by
Almost 41 percent of Ohioans have visited a lake, pond, river or creek in the state in the past year, and of those, nearly one-half usually spend their water-related recreational time at Lake Erie, according to preliminary findings in a new report.
Public Comments Sought on Fish and Wildlife Rules
July 31, 2012 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is holding open house meetings in all five districts to discuss proposed rule changes to Ohio's fish and wildlife rules. The meetings will be Saturday, August 11, from 12-3 p.m. and are open to the public.
