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.
Glaciers carved out Ohio’s unique and specialized habitats
Discover how the glaciers that once covered two-thirds of Ohio created habitats for both humans and wildlife and how that's still evident today.
Maintaining Ohio’s muskellunge population
Learn more about Ohio's muskellunge population, why it has to be maintained, which bodies of water are stocked annually and how to catch the trophy fish.
Reclusive bobcats are an Ohio success story
Scientists have determined that there are now two resident bobcat populations in Ohio after nearly 100 years of scarcity.
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.
Reintroduction of trumpeter swans an Ohio success story
Ohio started a reintroduction program for trumpeter swans in 1996. As of last year, there were 111 breeding pairs and 206 offspring in the state.
Storied history of Ohio’s squirrel population
Squirrels are considered tremendous assets to the environment. Ohio is home to the Eastern gray, Eastern fox, red squirrel and Southern flying squirrel.
Ohio’s deer population is ‘just right’
Ohio's deer population is just right, according to the latest Ohio Division of Wildlife survey. Find out what goes into managing Ohio's deer populations.
State goes high tech to control feral swine
For the past six years, federal and state programs have enabled drone surveillance, sharpshooters in helicopters and high-tech traps to manage feral pigs.
Waiting to mow helps preserve the bobolink
Learn more about the "wait to mow" movement and how it helps bobolinks and other grassland birds who've lost habitat.
