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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Delaware County volunteers count 2 sandhill cranes in 2026 statewide survey
Delaware County volunteers counted 2 sandhill cranes as Ohio’s 2026 total fell to 344 amid weather disruptions; learn how to support conservation.
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Fish for free across Ohio June 20 & 21
Fish for free on Ohio’s public waters June 20-21 — grab your gear and try fishing without a license. Visit ohiodnr.gov to plan your trip.
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Delaware County gunners enjoy strong youth turkey hunting weekend
DELAWARE – Delaware County youth hunters enjoyed a wildly successful spring turkey special hunting weekend. There were 13 birds checked during the state’s special youth-only weekend on April 18 and 19. The three-year average was 7 turkeys. Youth wild turkey hunters in Ohio’s south zone checked 1,941 birds during the state’s special youth-only weekend, according […]
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Delaware County reports most bald eagles in Ohio during January count
COLUMBUS – A bald eagle midwinter citizen survey counted 715 bald eagles thanks to 391 separate reports from Jan. 7 to 21 in the Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. With the United States’ 250th anniversary year underway in 2026, the Division of Wildlife requested the public’s help in […]
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Delaware County hunters urged to donate venison to local food pantry
DELAWARE — Delaware County hunters won’t have far to travel if they wish to donate venison to a local food pantry. The Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range, 1110 State Route 229 in Delaware will be one of four sites statewide to accept venison donations on specific days this month. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources […]