2018 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Now Available
The photo of a garter snake, submitted by Ryan Wagner of North Olmsted was a winner for the ninth annual...
Hunting/Fishing/Outdoors
Youth Hunters Find Success during 2018 Youth Wild Turkey Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Many young hunters found success during Ohio’s 2018 youth spring wild turkey season after 1,860 birds were...
Ohio Continues to Lead the Nation with 241 Tree City USA Communities
Program encourages citizens to be involved in tree care and planting programs COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio led the nation for...
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...
Reward Offered as Investigation Continues in Mulberry Pond Duck Deaths
POMEROY, Ohio - Following tips from the public and further investigation, new information has come to light concerning the deaths...
14th annual Meigs SWCD Watershed Camp slated for June 5-6
This year’s Meigs SWCD Watershed Day Camp will be held June 5-6 at the Meigs SWCD Conservation Area. Youngsters participating...
Death of Mulberry Pond Ducks Cause Community Concern
Ducks enjoying the Mulberry Pond in this file photo. Photo by Madalyn Wood. POMEROY, Ohio - Several ducks have been...
ODNR to Host Easter Egg Hunts, Hikes in March
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As the temperatures outside start to slowly warm up, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is...
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...
ODNR Cautions Residents During Spring Wildfire Season
Photo courtesy of ODNR Forestry. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) reminds Ohioans to take precautions...
Ohio Hunters Harvest 186,000 Deer during 2017-2018 Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Hunters checked 186,247 white-tailed deer throughout Ohio’s 2017-2018 deer season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural...
Annual Meigs SWCD Tree Sale Underway
POMEROY, Ohio – In a sure sign that spring is right around the corner, the annual Meigs Soil and Water...
Hometown City Girl: In Full Bloom
Some of the orchids from the orchid display. Photo by Catherine Wolfe. I've always been a lover of wildlife, especially...
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...
Enjoy Naturalist Programs, Winter Hikes in February
Take a hike and enjoy some of the state’s trails in winter splendor. Photo from ODNR. COLUMBUS, Ohio – With...
Horace W. Karr Ohio River Boating Access Temporarily Closed
RACINE, Ohio – The boat ramp and parking lot at the Horace W. Karr Ohio River Boating Access have been...
Ohio Division of Wildlife Initiating K-9 Program
Wildlife Officer Gilkey with Mattis will be serving Meigs County and District 4 of the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Photo...
More than $240,000 Awarded for Boating Safety Education
COLUMBUS, Ohio – More than $240,000 from Ohio’s Waterways Safety Fund is being provided to support 10 community boating safety...
Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in Ohio Captive Deer
No cases found in wild deer population; active steps taken to control further spread REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio – The Ohio Department of...
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...
Hunters Harvest more than 13,000 Deer During Ohio’s Muzzleloader Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Hunters checked 13,268 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s muzzleloader season, Jan. 6-9, 2018 according to the Ohio...
Ohio State Parks Hosting Winter Hikes in January
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Get fit naturally as we begin a new year with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources...
Frozen Beauty
POMEROY, Ohio - Everyday the beauty of the river greets Meigs Countians. Cold temperatures may have Meigs County residents bundling...
ODNR Reminds Ohioans to Prioritize Safety While Hiking, Ice Fishing This Winter
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With Ohioans experiencing frigid temperatures throughout the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is encouraging...
Hypothermia, Killer of Sportsmen
The morning of Nov. 11, 1940, was unusually warm in the upper Midwest as hundreds (if not thousands) of duck...
