For the first time in more than a century, common ravens have nested in Ohio. The nest was discovered this spring at Fernwood State Forest in Jefferson County, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. 5/29/08 Read More »

From the north shores of Lake Erie to the hundreds of inland lakes and thousands of miles of streams, opportunities are plentiful to catch "the big one." 5/22/08 Read More »

A Meigs County elementary recently became the first Ohio school to place first in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) championship tournament. 5/20/08 Read More »

Hunters checked 18,556 wild turkeys during Ohio's four-week, statewide spring turkey-hunting season that ended May 18. The preliminary total represents a 9 percent increase over last year's preliminary harvest number of 17,005. 5/19/08 Read More »

The event, which took place in Muskingum and Coshocton counties, included current and former NFL players who partnered with nationally known hunting guides on an outing with 11 area youths. 5/13/08 Read More »

The ODNR Division of Wildlife has some strong advice for well-meaning people who seek to rescue wild animals that appear to be orphaned: Leave them alone! Read More »

Three hundred and fourteen Ohio elementary, middle, and high school students will participate in the May 10 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. Read More »

Ohio hunters killed 10,374 wild turkeys in the first seven days of the spring hunting season. 4/29/08 Read More »

Ohioans are encouraged to take advantage of "Free Fishing Days" on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. For these two days only, anglers may fish any of the state's public waters without a license. 4/29/08 Read More »

The first peregrine falcon chicks of the 2008 season have hatched at the Terminal Tower nest in downtown Cleveland. More hatchlings at other nest sites across the state are expected within the week, including a nest site in Lakewood. 4/24/08 Read More »

Ohio hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,768 bearded wild turkeys on the first day of the spring turkey-hunting season, which is open statewide through May 18. The preliminary figure was almost eight percent above last year's opening day harvest number of 2,569 turkeys. 4/21/08 Read More »

Disabled hunters who meet certain medical criteria will be able to apply for a permit to hunt from a motor vehicle on select state wildlife areas as a result of legislation signed into law today by Governor Ted Strickland. 4/16/08 Read More »

Live raptor programs, songbird banding demonstrations and roving birding guides are a few of the features that will highlight International Migratory Bird Day, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area in Ottawa County. 4/14/08 Read More »

Lake Erie and a dozen inland lakes were among the best places to reel in “Fish Ohio” catches during 2007, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The “Fish Ohio” program recognizes noteworthy catches among 19 fish species. 4/9/08 Read More »

The Ohio Wildlife Council approved the change in status of three Ohio raptors from endangered to threatened on Wednesday, evidence of the success of statewide restoration and conservation efforts. 4/3/08 Read More »

Lake Erie anglers fishing in Ohio waters west of Huron will face a reduction this summer in the daily bag limit for yellow perch, following action by the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday. 4/3/08 Read More »

September 1 will again kick off the state's fall hunting seasons - with the opening of the squirrel-hunting season that runs through January 31 - under regulations approved Wednesday by the Ohio Wildlife Council. Fall turkey hunters will enjoy expanded opportunities. They will be able to hunt the entire season, from October 11 through November 30, with a shotgun, muzzleloading shotgun, bow or crossbow. This new rule adds 35 days to the previous season for fall turkey gun hunting. Nine additional northeast Ohio counties will also be open for fall turkey hunting, bringing the total to 46 counties statewide. 4/3/08 Read More »

Applications are being accepted from Monday, April 7 through Friday, May 2, for the next state wildlife officer training school. ODNR is seeking to fill at least 18 new wildlife officer positions throughout Ohio. Read More »

Spring wild turkey hunting opens in all 88 Ohio counties on Monday, April 21, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The season continues through Sunday, May 18. Read More »

taff from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, in conjunction with researchers from The Ohio State University, will continue research on walleye movements during this year’s spring spawning runs in Sandusky River and Bay. This marks the third year the division has researched the movements of this sportfish in the Sandusky River. Read More »