Fungi foray: Wild mushrooms are a key part of food chain
Walt Sturgeon, a nationally known expert on mushrooms, educates enthusiasts about foraging for, identifying and eating wild mushrooms.
Badgers and coyotes sometimes hunt together
Instead of being wary of a larger predator that could pose a danger, some badgers will team up with a coyote as a hunting partner.
Sometimes overlooked, white bass fun to catch
White bass are fun to catch and good to eat. Learn more about white bass fishing opportunities in Ohio.
Join in the purple martin competition
Learn how to attract and house purple martins — the largest type of swallow — by following advice from a couple of birders who've been doing it for years.
Winter fishers don’t need to break the ice
The open water below flood control dams offers a good chance to catch saugeye, especially if a rain increases flow and adds a little color to the water.
Ohio salamanders rely on varied lifestyles to survive
Learn more about the 25 species of salamander in Ohio, specifically the red-spotted newt and eastern hellbender.
Mourning doves are happy, healthy in Ohio
Mourning dove populations are flourishing in Ohio. Barb Mudrak investigates why their numbers are thought to be increasing by about 1% per year.
Appreciate, don’t fear, the ‘bugs of history’
As we patiently await the delayed emergence of the 17-year periodical cicadas known as Brood X, Barb Mudrak fills us in on what to expect.
Agencies work together to conserve wild pheasant populations
The Ohio Division of Wildlife and Pheasants Forever, Inc. are known for providing pheasant hunting opportunities and working to conserve wild populations.
Behold, the benefits of Ohio’s bat population
Bats are essential to many ecosystems ranging from rainforests to deserts and are a boon to agriculture. Learn how you can help populations in Ohio.
