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The crisp air and changing colors of fall are fast approaching, and that means one thing for Ohio’s hunters – deer hunting season is almost here. Ohio’s extremely popular deer archery hunting season opens on Saturday, Sept. 25, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Geological Survey has launched a new vessel to conduct important research on the geology of Lake Erie. Officially named Erigan before its maiden voyage at Alum Creek State Park on Tuesday, the boat is custom designed for research work and features a steel hull, making it robust enough for use on Ohio’s Great Lake.

AKRON, Ohio – Individuals interested in learning the art of fly-fishing are invited to attend a free, three-part course in October. These family-friendly events are designed for beginning anglers and are scheduled for locations in northeast Ohio.

Fishing for Lake Erie walleye has never been more exciting thanks to several exceptional years of fish production in the western basin. This summer, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife trawl surveys found that there will be another walleye hatch that is well above average.

Volunteers are needed to help with several local litter pick-up events, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Park Clean-Up Day will be held at Lake Milton, Nelson-Kennedy and West Branch state parks on Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.