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Preparing for Fall Turkey Season: Expert advice from Mark Jenkins of Reaper Valley Tactical
Oct 17, 2023
With the fall turkey hunting season in full swing across Ohio from Oct. 14 until Nov. 12, seasoned hunter and owner of Utica-based Reaper Valley Tactical LLC, Mark Jenkins, shared insights and tips for both experienced and novice hunters to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience.
Abundant opportunities await Ohio’s small game hunters
Oct 17, 2023
As small game seasons continue to unfold in Ohio, seasoned hunter Mark Jenkins, the owner of Reaper Valley Tactical LLC, shared his experience and knowledge about various hunting opportunities and the role of youth hunting in preserving the shooting sport tradition.
Preparing for Ohio's deer hunting season: A guide to firearm sighting and safety
Sep 21, 2023
As hunting season approaches, experienced hunters and newcomers alike are gearing up for a time-honored tradition.
What are the regulations for deer hunting?
Sep 21, 2023
As deer hunting season approaches in Ohio, hunters need to be well-informed about various regulations and procedures to ensure a safe and responsible hunting experience.
Pro-Formance Archery prepares Ohio archers for deer hunting season
Sep 21, 2023
Ohio's hunters are gearing up for another deer hunting season.
More than $50,000 added to Ohio's Wildlife Diversity Fund by auctioning off seized ginseng and yellow root
Apr 15, 2023
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife recently announced that more than $50,000 has been added to the Wildlife Diversity Fund using proceeds gained by auctioning off contraband ginseng and yellow root from illegal possession cases.
Rainbow trout stocking dates set
Mar 18, 2023
More than 84,000 rainbow trout are released every spring in public lakes and ponds across Ohio.
ODNR stocked lakes in Knox with more than 238,000 fish
Jan 25, 2023
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife stocked more than 238,000 fish in Knox County in 2022 at Knox Lake and Ariel-Foundation Park.
Fishing the changes of seasons
Sep 28, 2022
In Ohio, the change of weather happens quickly, sometimes too quickly.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources offers mobile app for fishing, hunting
Sep 28, 2022
An official app of the Ohio Division of Wildlife, HuntFish OH is a mobile path for Ohio’s hunters, anglers and shooters to access licensing, check wild game harvests online, and communicate with the division from a smartphone or tablet.
Conservation Districts, Division of Wildlife celebrate 25 years
Sep 24, 2022
A wildlife specialist partnership with Soil and Water Conservation Districts is marking 25 years of providing technical assistance to landowners for habitat management, education, safety and more, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Mount Vernon’s Combs starts Ohio wildlife officer training
Aug 31, 2022
A Mount Vernon resident was one of 11 students who began classes in the 31st Ohio Wildlife Cadet Training Academy on Aug. 22.
Mount Vernon High's Quinlivan picked for Conservation Teen Advisory Council
Aug 16, 2022
A sophomore at Mount Vernon High School has been selected as a member of the Conservation Teen Advisory Council (ConTAC) for the new school year.
Volunteer birders sought to count sandhill cranes April 9
Apr 4, 2022
Volunteers in Knox County are wanted to help find breeding sandhill cranes through a count from 6:30-8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 9.
Ohio's new tech trains anglers, tracks their success
Mar 29, 2022
Two online systems are promising to enhance the experience of Ohio anglers this fishing season.
ODNR awards grants to rural Knox County fire departments
Mar 14, 2022
The Bladensburg and Eastern Knox County joint fire districts were awarded matching grants for equipment from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry.
Ohio hunters, anglers support 'vital habitats' sustaining wildlife
Mar 7, 2022
Ohio residents can renew their hunting and fishing licenses online, at participating agents or with the HuntfishOH app with their phone or tablet.
Ohio offers controlled access hunting, fishing opportunities
Mar 7, 2022
Fishing and hunting enthusiasts can apply for controlled access opportunities available this spring, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife said.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources holiday gift guide
Nov 26, 2021
Start your holiday shopping early this year and give the gift of the great outdoors with an array of unique choices from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Department of Natural Resources specifies legal deer-hunting equipment
Nov 19, 2021
Whether you u​se a crossbow, shotgun, handgun or other equipment for hunting, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has the specs covered.