Tag: hunting
Talking turkey: The history and future of Ohio’s wild turkey recovery
Wild turkeys were once thought to be gone from Ohio forever. It took birds from 7 different states (shipped by air and rail!) to restart the population we see today. Now, biologists are using GPS transmitters to solve a new mystery: Why are populations declining in some areas? Read Outdoors columnist Jim Abrams’ latest field notes on the past, present and future of wild turkeys in Ohio.
Flashback: 1987’s high-tech warden
Retrace the career of Montgomery County Game Protector Kevin O’Dell, who used community partnerships to pioneer high-tech wildlife enforcement in the 1980s.
By the numbers: Ohio’s 2025-26 deer hunting season
Ohio hunters checked 232,142 white-tailed deer this season, marking the fourth consecutive year the total has topped the 200,000 mark and the seventh-highest harvest on record. Find out the top 10 counties, the impact of the unprecedented EHD outbreak in southern Ohio and which hunting implement is the most popular with Ohio hunters.
The Hunter’s Honor System: Why some states are banning trail cameras
Are trail cameras and live feeds giving hunters an unfair edge? Retired Ohio Game Warden and Outdoors Columnist Jim Abrams explores the "Fair Chase" doctrine and why self-restraint is the heart of hunting.
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.
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.
Ohio hunters can donate harvested deer to support local food pantries
Deer donation days are Dec. 1, 2, 6, and 7. Division of Wildlife staff will be available at donation locations to assist with drop-offs.
The Hunt Supper: A simple, yet meaningful, tradition
A century-old Hancock County Hunt Supper tradition reveals family bonds, timeless recipes and stories carried across generations.
It’s OK to play second fiddle to another female once a...
A wife reflects on 42 years of marriage—and the annual November “other woman” who always wins her husband’s heart: his beloved coon-hunting dog, Tracey.
Upland choices
An upland hunter reflects on unforgettable hunts, loyal dogs and trusted shotguns, discovering that the perfect combination is the one that makes memories.
