Check Ohio’s new early deer hunting dates, CWD testing rules and carcass restrictions for Marlboro, Oxford, Troy and other surveillance areas.
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ODNR launches new website to buy Ohio-grown trees
Buy Ohio-grown seedlings through ODNR’s new nursery website, with pickup or shipping options; browse species and order at nursery.ohiodnr.gov.
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Attention photographers: Enter the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is now accepting submissions for the 18th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest to determine the 2027 stamp. This year’s theme is “Mammals,” and the contest is open until Tuesday, Sept. 15 for Ohio residents age 18 and older. Each year, the […]
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Ohio teachers can bring the great outdoors to the classroom for free
COLUMBUS – Ohio: Wild at Heart, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ movie and educational experience, is available for schools to play in classrooms. In fall 2025, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and MacGillivray Freeman Films invited audiences to experience the film in giant-screen theaters. The film is now available online for free and […]
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Sept. 1 marks the beginning of Ohio’s fall hunting season
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrel, dove, Canada goose, and teal open in early September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. White-tailed deer archery hunting season follows later in the month. Squirrel season is open from Tuesday, Sept. 1 until Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027. Squirrels are plentiful statewide, with fox squirrels more abundant […]
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Bear with us: Mohican’s latest visitor probably isn’t planning to stay
One unexpected visitor has people checking trail cameras, Ring doorbells and hiking plans a little more closely.
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife makes example of 21-year-old Ohio poacher
Ohio poacher Carter Hickey pleaded guilty to 17 wildlife crimes, drawing jail, fines and a five-year hunting ban; report tips at 1-844-FWS-TIPS.
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Ranking the most magnificent mountains, wonders and states of America
Explore a climber’s top 10 lower-48 states for mountains, parks, climate, cities and culture, led by California, Washington and Colorado.
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ODNR asks Ohioans to report wild turkey, ruffed grouse sightings this summer
Report Ohio wild turkey and ruffed grouse sightings this summer via wildohio.gov or HuntFish OH to help ODNR track populations.
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Mountain bike series plans return to Mohican after successful first race at lodge trails
NOMBS organizes about eight races per year. Upcoming races in 2026 include the Ohio state championship race Aug. 2 at West Branch, Sept. 6 in Toledo, Sept. 27 at Lake Milton and Oct. 11 at Vulture’s Knob.