XENIA,OH – In addition to the 2,900 rainbow trout that were stocked in Rush Run Lake on March 7, 2008 another 800-1000 will be released today, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Read More »

XENIA, OHIO – On Saturday March 15, 2008, despite extremely foggy weather conditions, the Ohio Bass Federation’s Ohio Valley Bassmasters, Shelby County Bassmasters, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife (DOW) and Lake Loramie State Park teamed up to complete the final phase of a Spawning Habitat Improvement Partnership (SHIP) project around the lake. This large-scale conservation-partnering project was launched to enhance largemouth bass spawning habitat using artificial nesting boxes and is modeled after a successful SHIP project conducted at Buckeye Lake in 2005. Read More »

TROY, OH - The Troy Fish & Game Club in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is hosting a Turkey Hunting and Harvest workshop, on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 9am to 3pm. Read More »

GREENVILLE, OHIO – As part of an ongoing initiative to increase the range of bobwhite quail, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife biologists will release 36 bobwhite quail on a farm northwest of Greenville. The release is scheduled for Monday, March 10 at 10:00am. Read More »

XENIA, OHIO - Bass in Lake Loramie will discover 100 new places to nest on Saturday March 15, 2008 when the Ohio Bass Federation’s Ohio Valley Bass Masters, Shelby County Bassmasters, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife (DOW) and Lake Loramie State Park team up to complete the final phase of a Spawning Habitat Improvement Partnership (SHIP) project around the lake. This large-scale conservation-partnering project was launched to enhance largemouth bass spawning habitat using artificial nesting boxes and is modeled after a successful SHIP project conducted at Buckeye Lake in 2005. Read More »

Young turkey hunters will once again be able to take advantage of a permit only Youth Turkey Hunt at Paint Creek State Park during the 2008 spring turkey season. Hunters 17 years of age and younger, accompanied by a licensed non-hunting adult, are eligible for a drawing to hunt within four specified zones on April 19, 26 and May 3, 10, and 17, 2008. Read More »

XENIA, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is pleased to announce that the Ohio Wildlife Officer’s Lodge 143 of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club of Preble County are accepting applications for the Larry A. Hart Memorial Scholarship. Read More »

XENIA, OH – Would you like to teach the basics of fishing to youth in your community? A “Passport to Fishing” instructor workshop is being offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The workshop will be held on February 22, 2008 at Darke County Parks, Greenville. This training session will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m. Read More »

XENIA, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and the Southwest Ohio Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) are partnering through a grant program to assist with the processing costs associated with donating venison to a food banks. Read More »

XENIA, OH – Tips phoned in to the Clermont County wildlife officer have led to the conviction of two Clermont County men on charges related to the illegal harvest of white-tailed deer, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Read More »

“Passport to Fishing” is sponsored in part by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. It is a quick and easy program intended to be used with half-day and whole-day fishing events. Fishing fundamentals are taught including casting, knots and rigging, habitat and handling. Read More »

XENIA, OH – The Miami County chapter of Pheasants Forever along with the, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will hold the fifth annual John D. Stull Memorial Youth-Mentor pheasant hunt on February 16, 2008. The hunt will take place from 9:00am – 4pm on the Stull Preserve. Read More »

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife in conjunction with the Ohio State University Extension Office in Clinton County are hosting a Deer Harvest Workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Clinton County Fairgrounds, Floral Hall, on Thursday, October 18, 2007. Read More »

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife in conjunction with the Ohio State University Extension Office in Miami County are hosting a Deer Hunter Workshop from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.on Saturday, October 6, 2007. Registration will run from noon to 3:00 pm. Sponsors for this event include Old English Outfitters, Troy Fish & Game, Whitetails Unlimited, SUMMIT Treestands and SW Ohio Safari Club International. Read More »

For the second year deer hunters will have access to prime deer hunting land at the Edge of Appalachia Preserve in Adams County. In a five year agreement signed in 2006 The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC), and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife opened approximately 2,263 acres of land to deer hunting by permit only. Read More »

Public shooting ranges operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife are located statewide, allowing hunters to practice their shooting skills for the upcoming season. Five different counties in southwest Ohio offer rifle, pistol, shotgun, or archery ranges. Read More »