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HERE'S OUR LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
January 13, 2023
Time’s Running Out…to Weigh in on What You’d Like to See More of in Ohio’s Outdoors
People have been spending a lot of time outdoors in Ohio, whether it’s kayaking, camping, hiking, fishing, or swimming. There are just two weeks left to let the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) know what you want to see more of in the great outdoors.
January 13, 2023
Discover the beauty of the Hocking Hills Region at 57th Annual Winter Hike
When was the last time you witnessed the beauty of the Hocking Hills region in winter? Join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and discover why Hocking Hills State Park is Ohio’s most beloved at the 57th Annual Winter Hike on Saturday, Jan. 21.
January 13, 2023
Ohio Wildlife Council Receives Proposals on 2023-24 Hunting Seasons
The Ohio Wildlife Council heard proposals on the 2023-24 small game, waterfowl, and wild turkey hunting seasons at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
January 11, 2023
Ohio Hunters Harvest 13,617 Deer in January Muzzleloader Season
Hunters checked 13,617 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s muzzleloader season that concluded on Tuesday, Jan. 10, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This total accounts for all deer taken with a muzzleloader or archery equipment during the four-day season.
January 10, 2023
Pest Control: ODNR Encourages Ohioans to Report Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Sightings
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is asking for the public’s help to keep invasive pests out of Ohio’s forests. ODNR is encouraging people to report sightings of hemlock woolly adelgids (HWA), insects that can threaten hemlock forests.