Salute to Bald Eagles over Independence Day
In addition to hamburgers, hot dogs, and fireworks during this past week’s Independence Day holiday, one thing you may have...
Jim Freeman
Feral swine not disappearing anytime soon
A few years ago, there was a lot of discussion on the status of feral swine in Ohio. Although the...
‘Damsels and Dragons’ topic of upcoming SWCD program
Dragonflies and damselflies will be the focus of a free program to be held Tuesday afternoon/evening at the Meigs SWCD...
In the Open: Fifth graders learn about fishing… and drugs too
I've always been told there is no such thing as a bad kid with a fishing pole in his hand....
In the Open: Up-coming Outdoor Related Events
Meigs County Clean-Up Day coming May 19 POMEROY, Ohio – The popular, annual Meigs County Clean-Up Day will be held...
Spring turkey hunting, free fishing highlight Ohio outdoors events
Spring gobbler season underway Monday All of the prep is over, Ohio's spring wild turkey season for adults begins Monday...
In the Open: Bend Area experiences first Facebook Flood
Like many people I was wondering when we were going to notice climate change. I just didn’t expect it to...
US Wildlife Officials give up on the Eastern Mountain Lion
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced last week that it is removing the Eastern Cougar from its threatened and...
In the Open: Snowy Owls Invading Ohio
Keep your eyes open for snowy owls. Although they are rare visitors to our part of the country, the snowy...
Hypothermia, Killer of Sportsmen
The morning of Nov. 11, 1940, was unusually warm in the upper Midwest as hundreds (if not thousands) of duck...
Meigs County’s Coincidental Connections to Day of Infamy
What do the Meigs County village of Middleport, the city of St. Paul, Minn., a U.S. Navy warship, and the...
Ohio’s longest creek: Raccoon Creek
For some reason, Raccoon Creek has been on my mind a lot lately. For instance, last weekend I attended the...
In the Open: Favorite deer cartridge going strong at 144
Although Ohio’s deer hunters are new to using straight-walled cartridge rifles, the most popular cartridge among those same hunters is...
Don’t be left hanging; focus on tree stand safety
If you hang out with many deer hunters for any length of time, you will eventually hear the tree stand...
Milkweed seed pod collection for Monarch butterflies continues
POMEROY – Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout Ohio are once again collecting milkweed seed pods in an effort to...
Total eclipse an astronomical treat
In case you didn't notice, there was a solar eclipse the other day - Monday, August 21 to be exact....
Conservation Corner and other outdoor events slated
Stop by and visit us this week at the Conservation Corner at the Meigs County Fair. Two booths staffed by...
A look at Ohio’s new Hunter Education Class
I have taught hunter education in Ohio for over 20 years, and to be honest it really hasn’t changed much...
Take a hike! At the Conservation Area
If you want to avoid the pavement and crowds in town this summer, consider taking a short trip to the...
The barn swallows of Southeastern Ohio
Okay, while it doesn't have the same ring to it as the "Swallows of Capistrano," every spring I look forward...
Twilight – the coolest time of day
Twilight is a magic time, that time between dawn and sunrise and after sunset to dusk, but how much do...
Hummingbirds are a favorite summertime visitor
One of the most-loved birds in our area, and everywhere actually, is the hummingbird. There are over 300 different species...
In the Open: Ohio Spring gobbler season and tire amnesty huge success
Ohio Spring Gobbler Season Ohio’s Spring Turkey season gets underway tomorrow (Monday). Technically the season got underway Saturday morning with...
Flying squirrels are much more common than you think
If you ask someone to identify the most common squirrel species in Ohio, most people would probably tell you...
In the Open: Are the days of thunder over for the Ruffed Grouse?
One thing that many younger hunters and outdoor lovers have not experienced here in Ohio, or western West Virginia for...
