Ohio Department of Natural Resources

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2045 Morse Road, Building D, Columbus, OH 43224

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Ohio's deer gun season opens Dec. 2
Nov 26, 2024
Deer gun season is right around the corner in Ohio.
ODNR to release ring-necked pheasants at Kokosing Lake Wildlife Area this month
Oct 11, 2024
More than 14,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources this fall at 36 public hunting areas across Ohio, including Kokosing Lake Wildlife Area.
ProFormance Archery’s DeBolt on forthcoming deer archery season: ‘It’s a busy time with all the preparations’
Sep 28, 2024
As the 2024 archery deer season approaches, Mike DeBolt, owner of ProFormance Archery, finds himself at the heart of a bustling business.
Old Dutchman Bait & Tackle store’s Ashcraft: ‘People are fishing for a lot of catfish’
Jul 22, 2024
As summer unfolds, central Ohio has been abuzz with anglers engaged in the summer catfishing season.
PRO-FORMance Archery’s Debolt on summer competitive archery tournaments: ‘It's a fun sport, it's very self gratifying’
Jun 21, 2024
In the heart of central Ohio, despite deer hunting season being four months away, the sport of archery target shooting is thriving with an array of events that cater to enthusiasts of all levels.
Ohio prepares for National Boating Safety Week: Prioritizing safe practices for summer fun
May 13, 2024
As summer approaches, Ohio residents gear up for leisurely days on the water, but authorities stress the importance of prioritizing safety amid the excitement.
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.