Ohio’s 2015 Fall Turkey Season Begins Oct.10
Ohio’s hunters have the opportunity to pursue wild turkeys during a seven-week season from Saturday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Nov....
Hunting/Fishing/Outdoors
Hunters Should Confirm Hunting Locations Before Heading Out into the Field
ATHENS, OH - Access to some public hunting lands in southeast Ohio have changed, according to the Ohio Department of...
Workshop to Focus on Shale, Other Energy Impacts Across Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The effects of Ohio’s unprecedented oil and gas boom will be seen photo: Ken Chamberlain, CFAES far...
U.S. EPA Praises ODNR’s Waste Water Injection Well Program
COLUMBUS, OH – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) recently released a report on Ohio’s Class II Underground Injection...
Anticipate Seeing the Best Colors of Fall This October
COLUMBUS, OH – As the days grow shorter and the nights a little cooler, signs of autumn will begin to...
Get Your Hunting License: Archery Season Coming Soon
COLUMBUS, OH – Hunters will have their first opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer when archery season opens on Saturday, Sept....
In the Open: Death Throes of Summer are Upon Us
In the Open By Jim Freeman Death throes of summer are upon us If you are reading this, congratulations on...
ODNR Offers Special Deer Hunts on Three State Nature Preserves
COLUMBUS, OH – Increased deer populations can seriously affect native plant communities, and for this reason, the Ohio Department of...
Ohio Wildlife Council Approves 2015-2016 Waterfowl Regulations and Hears New Proposal on CWD Surveillance
COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio’s waterfowl season dates and bag limits were approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council at its meeting...
Eco-Friendly Pest Control in the Garden
Floating row covers allow air, light and water through, but prevent insects like bean beetles and cabbage worms from reaching...
In the Open: Old Ruins at Conservation Area Raise Questions About the Past
In the Open By Jim Freeman Visitors to the Meigs SWCD Conservation Area, which is located along New Lima Road...
Black Bears, and Brown Poplar Trees
By Jim Freeman Why are the poplar trees turning brown? Driving down the highways lately you may have noticed a...
Paddle Ohio Launches 2015 Summer Paddling Events
COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is offering a series of Paddle Ohio events to promote...
Ohio’s Controlled Hunting Applications Accepted until July 31
COLUMBUS, OH - Applications are now being accepted for controlled deer and waterfowl hunts on selected Ohio public areas during...
Volunteers Needed for 30th Annual Ohio River Sweep
By Jim Freeman POMEROY – The 30th annual Ohio River Sweep will be held Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m....
Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp Offered for Teens
COLUMBUS, OH - A week of learning and fun awaits teens at the Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp, according...
Spring Gobbler Season Underway in the Bend Area
By Jim Freeman Spring gobbler season is officially underway in the Big Bend area with Ohio youngsters taking first shot...
Ohio Wildlife Council Approves 2015-2016 Hunting Regulations
COLUMBUS, OH - A reduction in white-tailed deer bag limits and antlerless permit use during the 2015-2016 hunting seasons were...
In the Open: Area Outdoor datebook
In the Open By Jim Freeman Area outdoor datebook The 15th annual Leading Creek Stream Sweep will be held Saturday,...
2015-2016 Ohio Hunting Regulations Proposals Amended
COLUMBUS, OH – After receiving public input about regulations proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Feb. 11, modifications were...
Ohioans Should Anticipate a Colorful Spring Wildflower Season
Image by Catherine Wolfe. COLUMBUS, OH - As the snow finally melts away, it’s time for Ohio to once again...
Fish Winterkill May be Common as Ice Retreats from Ohio’s Ponds and Lakes
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding people that fish kills may be common in...
In the Open: Are Monarch Butterflies the Next Passenger Pigeon?
In the Open By Jim Freeman Are Monarch butterflies the next Passenger Pigeon? About 150 years, people across the country...
Extension Connection: Most Effective and Practical Ground Mole Control
Extension Connection By Marcus McCartney OSU Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator Meigs County Most Effective and Practical Ground Mole...
Spaces Still Available to Become A Certified Youth Fishing Instructor
ATHENS, OH – Any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing should consider...
