Teachers invited to attend basic archery instruction workshop
ATHENS, Ohio - Classroom teachers and other members of school communities who are interested in becoming certified National Archery in...
Hunting/Fishing/Outdoors
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...
Ohio crews in Montana to fight wildfires
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A 20-person Ohio wildfire crew from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) left Saturday, July 22,...
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...
Ohio Wildlife Council questions ‘purge’ of Division of Wildlife leadership
New chief questioned on agency shake-up COLUMBUS, Ohio – Following a series of events called “unprecedented”, a “purge” and a...
Cundiff sentenced for wildlife violation, firearm charge
POMEROY, Ohio – A man has been sentenced for improperly handling a firearm and illegally hunting in Meigs County. Travis...
Florida resident convicted of poaching deer in Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio – John B. Williams, 31, of Monticello, Florida, was recently convicted of nine charges related to poaching deer...
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...
FOP & Wildlife Lodge #143 support increased fees for hunting permits
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (FOP) and Wildlife Officer Lodge #143 are asking legislators to...
Truck and tractor pull to be held in area
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. – "Ground shakin’, smoke spewing, mud flingin’ fun is coming to the Jackson County Junior Fairgrounds," according to...
Chester Kids Safety Fun Day set for June 17
CHESTER, Ohio – The Chester Fire Department is hosting Kids Safety Fun Day on June 17, 2017. With the goal...
Ohio River Sweep June 17, volunteers needed
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Once again it is time for the Ohio River Sweep. The annual clean up along the...
Woodland management tour and cookout set
ALBANY, Ohio - There will be a Woodland Management Tour and Cookout event at Jeff and Shirley Latta’s property on...
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...
25 individuals convicted in Philo deer poaching case
ATHENS, Ohio – Twenty-five individuals, including 20 juveniles, were recently convicted of 161 hunting-related charges in the Muskingum County Court...
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...
Youth hunters find success during 2017 Youth Wild Turkey Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Many young hunters found success during Ohio’s 2017 youth spring wild turkey season after 1,895 birds were...
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...
Meigs SWCD announces Local Workgroup meeting
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will conduct...
Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp to hold open house
POMEROY, Ohio - On Sunday, May 7, Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp will be holding its fourth annual open house. Many...
Aquatic Education grants awarded
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A total of $190,000 was recently awarded to 43 different organizations, conservation clubs and communities from the...
Southeast Ohio fishing forecasts
Top 5 Inland Lakes for 2017 ATHENS, Ohio- As the spring days grow warmer, more and more Ohioans will be...
‘Spectacular’ Spring forest blooms expected
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohioans will soon be treated to a spectacular display of native spring wildflowers during the month of April....
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...
Hunters prepare for Ohio’s 2017 wild turkey season
Youth-only hunt set for April 22-23 COLUMBUS, Ohis - For many hunters, spring brings the unmistakable sound of gobbling wild...
