ODNR: 715 bald eagles reported in Ohio during January count
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife requested the public’s help in a midwinter survey to count the national bird. Over 15 days, the agency received observations of 592 adult and 123 immature eagles.
‘Poachers were my prey:’ Inside the career of an undercover game warden
R.T. Stewart spent two decades infiltrating dangerous poaching rings. Discover the true story of "Operation Clanbake" and the psychological toll of hunting Ohio’s most notorious wildlife violators.
A rugged trip to the supermarket
Discover why hunting is a healthy, sustainable choice. Learn about the nutritional benefits of wild game, its low carbon footprint, and the physical rewards of the field.
Successes, failures and lessons learned in Ohio wildlife management
From steelhead "home runs" to the Sichuan pheasant strikeout, outdoors columnist Jim Abrams explores the hits and misses of species introduction and the law of unintended consequences.
2025 walleye hatch ranks among largest in Lake Erie history
The ODNR reports a massive win for Lake Erie fishing: walleye and west zone yellow perch hatches hit the top 10 of the last 38 years. See what this means for your next catch.
Resolution revamp and a plan for the new year
This year, Jim Abrams is ditching the "tough stuff" and trading traditional resolutions for things that actually bring him joy.
The gift of time: Why sometimes the best holiday service is just listening
A retired Ohio DNR game warden shares a moving story about the true meaning of the holidays: service, shared memories, and the power of listening.
The gift she never got
A rare skunk, a father’s wisdom, and a hidden Christmas gift. Read this touching story of a 7th-grade trapline and the life lesson that lasted 16 years.
Stalking winter steelhead in the between months
Beat the winter blues! Learn to catch trophy steelhead (lake-run rainbow trout) in Ohio's streams using fly, spinning, and centerpin gear. Find hot spots and tackle tips.
Let it snow, deer
From first snowfall to harsh winds, learn how shifting winter weather affects deer behavior in Ohio, and how hunters can adapt stand locations and strategy.
