Sunday, December 3, 2023
Baltimore oriole

Mid-April is a good time to put up orange bird feeders for orioles. Learn more about orioles and their feeder and food preferences.
Coyote

Wildlife specialists believe coyote populations have reached a saturation point and may be having a positive impact on agriculture and local ecosystems.
crappie

Making sure anglers can catch decent-sized crappie is the result of more than 15 years of scientific management to prevent "small crappie syndrome."
spotted lanternflies

Find out what's being done in Ohio to prepare for the potential arrival of the spotted lanternfly and learn more about sightings and how to report them.
gingseng root

Appalachian Ohio's wild ginseng is so highly prized it's called "green gold" in some communities. Barb Mudrak digs deep into the world of ginseng harvesting.
grey fox

Scientists are extremely interested in sightings of the elusive gray fox because their population is declining in the Midwest. Find out how you can help.
purple martins

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.
trophy-size muskellunge

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.
bluegill

Former strip mine lands owned by the state of Ohio provide opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, birding and camping. Discover where to plan a trip.
Wesley Dawson

Fishing is a great "social isolation" activity, especially since kids are off school. Ohio has a wealth of lakes, ponds and streams. Find out where to fish.