Hunting News
Earlier this year
- 11 new Ohio DNR cadets begin trainingA new generation of leaders is stepping up to safeguard Ohio’s natural spaces as 11 cadets begin their journey to become natural resources officers (NROs) wit...
- Ohio’s Outdoor CalendarHere's a look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Ohio published in the March 14, 2025, edition of Outdoor News. The post Ohio’s Outdoor Calendar ...
- Ohio Cuffs & Collars: Delaware County man arrested for shooting a barred owlOhio cuffs and collars are field reports from the Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the March 14, 2025, edition of Outdoor News. The post Ohio Cuffs ...
- Ohio’s Mohican State Park visitor center in progressA new Mohican State Park visitor center is taking shape, bringing an exciting addition to one of Ohio’s most beloved state parks. Despite winter’s chill, co...
- Camp Perry Open in Ohio is a reunion for many competitorsThe 2025 Camp Perry Open was a remarkable start to the year for a few decorated athletes on the range – with repeat wins, joyful homecomings and a return to r...
- Time to renew licenses for Ohio hunters, anglers and trappersOhio hunting, trapping and fishing licenses for the 2025-26 seasons are available for purchase through the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Purchasing Ohio...
- Tax donations can help benefit Ohio wildlife programsOhioans can support the beauty of the state’s natural world by simply checking a box on their tax return. Donations to Ohio’s State Nature Preserves and Sce...
- Former Ohio Division of Wildlife law chief, Ken Fitz, dies at 61Ken Fitz, former executive administrator of law enforcement for the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife, died on Feb. 1 following a lengthy illness. He was 61. Fitz h...
- Ohio native Bill Lowen takes tournament title in Elite SeriesTwice in three days vegetation threatened to thwart Bill Lowen’s efforts. Both times persistence prevailed, as the Brookville, Ind., pro and Ohio native talli...
- Ohio Mixed Bag: Sportsman’s Expo will run March 14-16 in ColumbusThis year’s Open Season Sportsman’s Expo at the state fairgrounds will run from March 14-16. The post Ohio Mixed Bag: Sportsman’s Expo will run March 14-1...
- Pennsylvania artist wins Ohio duck stamp competitionA painting of hooded mergansers will be featured on the 2026 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp following this year’s stamp design competition. Gerald Putt’s paint...
- Public help needed in Ohio’s bald eagle nest countColumbus — The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is conducting a statewide bald eagle nest census in 2025 and is requesting the public’s help to locate a...
- Pennsylvania man’s box calls take top NWTF honorsEd Terefencko didn’t make the trip this year to the National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual Convention and Sport Show. Fortunately, he sent his turkey call...
- Mitch Oswald steps into ‘conduit’ role with Illinois DNRThe Illinois DNR has a new Field Operations Section Head, as Mitch Oswald stepped into the role in late November. Oswald previously worked for USDA’s Animal a...
- Tests disclose Pittsburgh crows died from avian fluHighly pathogenic avian influenza – often referred to as HPAI – recently was confirmed in American crows in Allegheny County, adding to the number of cases ...