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Parks

12/30/08 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to help Ohioans "Get Fit Naturally" Read More »

Fitness

12/30/08 Hikers and nature lovers will enjoy the Hocking Hills State Park's rugged beauty during the 44th Annual Winter Hike Read More »

Watercraft

12/22/08 Hunters killed 16,382 deer on December 20-21, during the weekend of gun hunting, according to ODNR Division of Wildlife. Read More »

Coastal

12/18/08 The Ohio Lake Erie Commission has awarded a total of $29,819 for two projects that address climate change and sustainable development priorities. Read More »

Coastal

12/18/08 Sean D. Logan, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, was recently elected chairman of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission for 2009. Read More »

Wildlife

12/17/08 Ohio deer hunters have donated more than 33,550 pounds of venison to local food banks. Read More »

Watercraft

12/17/08 A total of $365,419 in grant awards have been announced by the ODNR Division of Watercraft to support 34 community boating safety education and boating skills courses. Read More »

Parks

12/16/08 Starting next month, gift cards will be accepted by eight of Ohio's luxurious State Park resort lodges. Read More »

Wildlife

12/15/08 Muzzleloader deer season is set to open statewide December 27-30 Read More »


12/11/08 ODNR awarded its highest honor to four individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the protection and enjoyment of the state's natural resources. The agency also presented its annual Cardinal Award for conservation achievement. Read More »

Geological Survey

12/10/08 ODNR Division of Geological Survey has formed a partnership with Wright State University and daytaOhio to undertake geological research that could play a significant role in the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and the improvement of oil extraction from oil fields. Read More »


12/9/08 Soil and water expert Tim Gerber, innovative nature lover Helen Black, enthusiastic conservationist and instructor Dean Sheldon, Jr., and the late parks preservationist Judge Guy B. Findley will be inducted into the Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame Read More »

Wildlife

12/8/08 Ohio hunters took 116,798 white-tailed deer during the state's popular, weeklong deer-gun season. Read More »

Coastal

12/4/08 Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17. Read More »

Geological Survey

12/4/08 ODNR Division of Geological Survey has released the 2007 Report on Ohio Mineral Industries Read More »

Wildlife

12/4/08 Ohio's popular deer-gun season will run an additional weekend, Saturday and Sunday, December 20-21. Read More »

Wildlife

12/3/08 Ohio's fall wild turkey season ended November 30 with 1,692, birds killed during the seven-week season. Read More »

Wildlife

12/3/08 According to the ODNR Division of Wildlife, hunters took 33,034 white-tailed deer on Monday. Read More »

Wildlife

12/2/08 Controlled trout-fishing opportunities on Cold Creek await fishing enthusiasts who enter a special lottery conducted by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Read More »

REALM

11/24/08 ODNR has selected 10 local communities to receive federal funding that will help improve and expand public outdoor recreation facilities. Read More »