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Contributions to Wildlife, Made Easy!

Take Advantage of Online Donations, License Plates, and Tax Check-Offs...

 
Shaking hands Remember wildlife throughout the year by various donations and programs. Donations along with the sale of conservation license plates and checkoff contributions have returned many native Ohio wildlife species to their natural range.

There are many ways to contribute, including:
 
Donate button  Online Donations to a Variety of Funds

Direct donations can be made online to any of three wildlife funds: Including the Endangered Species & Wildlife Diversity Fund, the Wetland Habitat Fund, or the Wildlife Fund. Simply click on any donate now on our Web site to launch the online donation process.
 
bald eagle Estate Planning/Memorial Donation

If you wish to make a donation to the Division of Wildlife, we offer 4 funds below that you may identify in your estate planning:

Habitat Fund - To purchase land for wildlife.

Endangered Species and Wildlife Diversity Fund - For the protection and management of Ohio’s endangered and other wildlife species.

Wetland Habitat Fund - Supports the restoration of Ohio’s wetlands.

The Wildlife Fund - This fund supports the Division of Wildlife’s conservation programs.

For personal assistance please contact 1-800-Wildlife.
   
License plates Conservation and Sportsman's License Plates

The Division of Wildlife offers two diversity and four sportsman's license plates to choose from. Your purchase of a wildlife license plate supports the Division's conservation efforts. Check out all of our plates or go to www.oplates.com for purchasing options.
   
Tax form Ohio's Tax Check-Off Option

Ohio's natural areas and endangered wildlife income tax checkoff programs have fostered the return of bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and trumpeter swans to the state's skies. Donations made through simple checkmarks on the state income tax form help ODNR protect natural areas and scenic rivers, reintroduce endangered wildlife, and preserve wetland habitat.
   
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Donation by Mail

Donations can also be made by U.S. mail, sent to:

Wildlife Central Office
2045 Morse Road, Bldg. G-1
Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693

   
Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp
Put Your Stamp on Conservation

Buying an Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp is a meaningful way that you can help Ohio’s wildlife and the habitat they call home. For $15 you’ll receive an attractive collectible stamp, window cling, and commemorative card. Proceeds from the stamp go into the Endangered Species and Wildlife Diversity Fund.