The Ohio Wildlife Council has approved the state's early migratory game bird hunting seasons for this fall, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. September 1 kicks off the state's hunting season with the opening of dove, Canada goose, teal, rail, moorhen and snipe.
Impaired Boaters to be Targeted in Nationwide Sweep
June 22, 2012 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' (ODNR) Division of Watercraft is among many state and local marine patrol agencies participating in a nationwide crackdown on alcohol-impaired boating known as Operation Dry Water from June 22-24. This is the fourth year of the special marine enforcement effort initiated by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
Ohio’s Controlled Deer and Waterfowl Hunts Coming Soon
June 6, 2012 by
Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio's fall controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities for Ohio's hunting enthusiasts.
Sportsman Club Holding Fishing Derby
May 30, 2012 by
The Meeker Sportsman Club will hold it's annual fishing derby on Saturday, June 2nd. Registration and orientation is from 9:00 to 9:30am. The event is free for kids up to 12 years of age.
Fishing will be followed by a free lunch and door prizes. Gear, bait, lunch and door prizes are proved with the help of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Wild Turkey Harvest Up Over 1,000 During First Week
May 1, 2012 by
Ohio hunters harvested a preliminary total of 8,898 bearded wild turkeys during the first week of the spring turkey-hunting season, which is open statewide through May 20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Last year hunters checked 7,744 wild turkeys during the first week of the season.
Ohio Offers Free Fishing Days this Weekend
May 1, 2012 by
Ohioans are encouraged to take advantage of "Free Fishing Days" on May 5-6 and experience the great fishing Ohio has to offer. For these two days only, Ohio anglers may fish in any of the state's public waters without having to buy a fishing license.
Terradise Garden Tour is Sunday
April 11, 2012 by
On Sunday, April 15, Trella Romine will open the riverside garden at her home, Terradise, at 1536 Whetstone River Road North southwest of Caledonia, for visitors from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. The six acre area has over twenty-five species of trees and shrubs.
State Parks Boat Dock Lottery Deadline is August 31
August 20, 2010 by
Boat owners wishing to rent public boat docks at several popular Ohio State Park lakes have until Tuesday, August 31 to enter lottery drawings used to select renters for available docks.
Ohio Wildlife Joins Facebook and Twitter
August 12, 2010 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife has launched its social media campaign by creating profiles on Facebook and Twitter. The public is invited to discuss hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing in Ohio on the division’s social media sites.
Algae Blooms Cause Closure of Three State Park Lakes
August 10, 2010 by
Officials have now put three Ohio state park lakes off limits because of toxic, blue-green algae blooming in the water.
A story from the AP says, warning signs were posted in recent days around Cutler Lake at Blue Rock State Park in eastern Ohio's Muskingum County. A park administrator says employees observed the algae for the first time on Aug. 1.
