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The Ohio Wildlife Council received a proposal for waterfowl hunting zones for the 2026 to 2030 hunting seasons during its last meeting on Wednesday, April 30, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Pike State Forest and Blue Rock State Forest were the settings for two special hunts organized for disabled hunters to enjoy the outdoors while hunting for wild turkey. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry hosts these hunts annually before Ohio’s regular spring hunting season in Pike and Muskingum counties.

The Waterways Safety Council (WSC) invites the public to attend its next quarterly virtual meeting on June 11 at 9 a.m. online. The WSC, a citizen advisory council, provides crucial input on boating issues to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

As part of the America 250-Ohio celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is hosting a special competition for Ohio students who love the outdoors. ODNR’s America 250 Field Trip competition offers students in grades 3 through 12 a chance to participate in an exclusive field trip of their choice with ODNR staff.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry recently approved grant funding for 90 projects totaling more than $562,000 for fire departments in rural areas of Ohio through the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program.