Areas across Ohio are slated to receive gypsy moth aerial treatments by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in early spring to slow the spread of the destructive insect. Department staff members will host several open houses in treatment areas that will offer attendees the opportunity to speak directly with those who work with the program, […]
ODNR says tax donations at work in area State Nature Preserve
February 8, 2016 by
Ohio State Nature Preserves are beautiful natural areas where many of the state’s endangered species are thriving and rare geologic features are protected, thanks to the generosity of Ohioans who have donated a portion of their state tax refunds to the State Nature Preserves Fund. Donations to this fund protect the best of Ohio’s natural […]
Over 12,000 deer taken during recent muzzleloader season
January 14, 2016 by
Hunters checked 12,505 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s muzzleloader season, Jan. 9-12, 2016, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). During last year’s muzzleloader season 13,724 white-tailed deer were checked. The number of deer checked in Marion County was actually up from the previous year. Hunters still have opportunities to pursue deer this winter, […]
More than 9,400 deer checked during Ohio’s two-day gun hunting season
January 4, 2016 by
Hunters checked 9,447 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s 2015 two-day deer-gun hunting season, Dec. 28-29, 2015, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The last time Ohio held a two-day December deer-gun season was in 2012 with 14,365 deer harvested. That year, the season was held on a weekend and accounted for just more […]
Marion County Park District holding several events in December
December 4, 2015 by
Naturalist James Anderson of the Marion County Park District will host a number of free programs for the public during December 2015. Saturday, December 5: Naturalist Anderson will be at the River Valley craft show from 9am to 3pm. Monday, December 7: The Tallgrass Trail Nature Center will be open from noon to 5 pm, […]
Ohio’s deer-gun season opens with over 22,000 deer harvested
December 3, 2015 by
Hunters checked 22,256 white-tailed deer on Monday, Nov. 30, the opening day of Ohio’s 2015 deer-gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s deer-gun season remains open through Sunday, Dec. 6. New this year, an additional two days (Monday, Dec. 28, and Tuesday, Dec. 29) have been added to increase […]
Marion park officials urge safety around Tallgrass Trail during deer-gun season
November 27, 2015 by
Deer gun season in Ohio is November 30 to December 6, 2015 and December 28 and 29, 2015. Muzzleloader season is January 9 to 12, 2015. The Marion County Park District reminds users of the Tallgrass Trail to wear bright colors during this time. Hunting is not allowed on the 100 foot wide Tallgrass Trail […]
Ohio’s traditional Deer-Gun Hunting Season begins Monday
November 27, 2015 by
Deer hunting is an extremely popular activity for sportsmen and women statewide and Ohio’s white-tailed deer continue to provide hunters across the state with excellent opportunities for success as they head out into the field. Ohio’s deer-gun season opens Monday, November 30, 2015 and not only provides opportunities for outdoor sports enthusiasts, but hunting remains […]
Ohio’s young hunters harvest over 7,000 deer during youth gun season
November 25, 2015 by
Ohio’s young hunters checked 7,223 white-tailed deer during the two-day youth gun season, Nov. 21-22, 2015, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “The weather this year provided our youth hunters with a great opportunity to enjoy their time in the field,” said ODNR Director James Zehringer. “Providing exclusive youth hunting seasons is […]
ODNR declares 10 townships under surveillance to monitor Chronic Wasting Disease
November 23, 2015 by
Portions of Holmes and Wayne counties have been declared a Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Area (DSA) as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to monitor Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This designation requires that additional rules must be followed by deer hunters in this area. Since October […]
