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Nesting time is an anxious time for critters and wildlife watchers alike. One way to help make the nesting season more successful is by providing...

Ponds benefit wildlife by providing feeding and nesting habitat, resting areas, and water sources. Do you have a private pond? Check out our Ohio...

Another early nester, bald eagles start to scout for nesting locations throughout Ohio as soon as late January. During February and March eagles...

The 2019 Ohio Botanical Symposium will be held March 29 in Columbus. Presentation topics include grassland communities, the Ohio Pollinator Habitat...

In Oct 2018, the Toledo Zoo and its partner organizations held a lake sturgeon release into the Maumee River. See behind-the-scenes of this...

The Ohio Department of Transportation Highway Beautification and Pollinator Habitat Program saved Ohio taxpayers an estimated $1.8 million with its...

Don't miss it, the Ohio Natural History Conference is Sat, Feb 23 in Columbus! This year's keynote address is Lake Erie and the Waters of Ohio -...

Looking for a unique Valentine's Day gift? If your special person loves nature, we have a few ideas for you! More...

If you've decided that you want to become a volunteer hunter education instructor, then mark your calendar! Instructor trainings are coming up this...

All types of fishing are fun and offer a great opportunity to spend quality time with your family and friends in the outdoors, so why not mix it up...

Offered to local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and other family and youth-oriented facilities to promote outdoor skills such as...

Mark your calendar! ODNR Division of Wildlife district open houses will be held on Saturday, March 2 from 12 pm - 3 pm at each of our five locations...

Passport to Fishing instructor workshop in northwest Ohio on March 20. By becoming certified instructors, you can help connect youths with the...

The Ohio Huntsman Podcast recently interviewed Ohio's Deer Program Administrator Mike Tonkovich about electronic deer check and more. Listen online. ...

Check out these steps that you can take during the cold months to prepare for the fun and successful fishing season ahead and keep the enthusiasm...

Apply for opportunities to hunt Saturdays and Sundays during spring turkey season at Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area Refuge in Trumbull Co.! Goal is to...

Free program in Akron on Sat, March 2 celebrating the positive impact birds have made to the world and focusing on specific historical accounts of...

Registration for the 2019 Wildlife Diversity Conference is open and will fill fast! Get your groove on as this year's theme is Stayin' Alive. The...

Great horned owls will be nesting soon - and yes, this is early! This species normally commences courtship and breeding before any other species of...

The Fish Ohio Program acknowledges anglers for noteworthy catches of Ohio’s fish. Check out this list of the top bodies of water for catching Fish...

Yes, spring is a long way away, but it's never too early to start researching, making lists, and planning out the perfect butterfly or wildlife...

The ODNR has closed the adjudication phase of what has become the largest case in the 146-year history of the Ohio Division of Wildlife - a case...

It’s that time of year again! Time to renew your Ohio Boat registration. Get this done quickly and efficiently with the ODNR Division of Parks and...

Wildlife Love, Monarchs in Mexico, Garden for Wildlife, Yard Tips, and more! More...

Hunters checked 172,040 white-tailed deer throughout Ohio’s 2018-2019 deer season. Deer hunting regulations over the past 4 seasons have been...

Physical training is particularly important in the wildlife officer training academy as it should be for any law enforcement officer in training....

Starting to gather receipts and deductions to file your taxes before the deadline in April? Consider supporting your love of nature this tax season!...

It’s not uncommon to find a bat indoors, especially during winter and in an older home. If you find a bat in your home, don't panic! See the steps...

The deer hunting season has come to an end, but for hardcore hunters, this just means it's time to prepare for next year. Check out these tips on...

Recently, the TIP hotline played a critical role in helping to catch out-of-state poachers who violated Ohio’s Lake Erie fishing regulations. Read...