Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Ohio’s 2026 spring wild turkey season has ended, with Knox County hunters posting harvest numbers above recent averages.

As warmer weather returns to Ohio, anglers are once again chasing saugeye, one of the state’s most popular sport fish. The hybrid, created by crossing female walleye with male sauger, is prized for its aggressive bite and excellent table fare.

Spring fishing is picking up across Knox County as warming temperatures bring increased activity to local lakes, rivers and nearby fisheries throughout north central Ohio.

Morel mushroom season is underway in Ohio, drawing foragers into forests and parklands across Knox County and surrounding areas as warming spring temperatures trigger one of the state’s most anticipated wild food harvests.

From northern marshes to the open waters of Lake Erie, two striking birds are drawing attention across Ohio this spring, the American white pelican and the sandhill crane.

With ice melting and waters warming in central Ohio as the first official day of Spring approaches on March 20, anglers are gearing up for fast-action spring fishing. Spring is the perfect time to grab a rod and chase crappie and bluegill at the top spots in Knox County and nearby lakes and rivers.

Ice fishing is picking up for Knox County anglers as winter grips Ohio, but caution is critical.

As winter grips Ohio, anglers are heading to inland lakes, ponds and Lake Erie for ice fishing.

Knox County continues to be a hotspot for deer hunters, with a strong archery harvest so far this season.

What started as a routine deer hunt for local outdoorsman Brian Beaver turned into a memorable multi-generational adventure that highlighted both family bonding and the importance of passing on hunting traditions.

With less than a month until the 2025-26 Ohio deer hunting season kicks off, hunters across the state are gearing up for another exciting and rewarding experience.

As summer fades into fall, Ohio’s waters come alive with some of the best fishing opportunities of the year.

If you ask Courtney Ashcraft, fourth-generation owner of Old Dutchman Bait Shop in Westerville, there's no doubt which fish is stealing the show this summer.

With the Fourth of July weekend approaching and boating activity surging across Ohio’s lakes and rivers, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding everyone that safety, education, and sobriety are essential when heading out on the water.

Every summer, anglers in Knox County have the chance to reel in some of Ohio’s most sought-after catfish.

As spring temperatures rise across Ohio, bass anglers are finding ideal conditions in Knox County, where rivers and reservoirs are beginning to teem with bass.

Ohio residents can fish for free on June 14 and 15 without a license, thanks to the state’s annual Free Fishing Days.

As spring arrives in Ohio, residents are heading outdoors for one of the state’s most popular seasonal activities: mushroom hunting.

Ohio's 2025 spring turkey hunting season begins April 12-13 with the youth season, followed by the adult South Zone season, including Knox County and central Ohio, from April 19 through May 18. For hunters in the Northeast Zone, the season runs from May 3 to June 1.

Mount Vernon’s Ariel-Foundation Park is one of 90 locations statewide that will be stocked with rainbow trout this spring by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).