Tag: Hunting and Fishing News
Big Buck Photo Contest opens in West Virginia
West Virginia’s third annual Big Buck Photo Contest invites hunters to submit a photo with a buck they harvest during a 2023 hunting season to win prizes.
Ohio veterans hunt at Zaleski State Forest
Sixteen Ohio veterans were treated to a guided archery hunt last month at Zaleski State Forest by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Researchers study Pennsylvania ruffed grouse population
Despite decades of decline, a genetic analysis of ruffed grouse reveals that populations harbors more genetic diversity and connectivity than expected.
Ohio spring turkey hunting dates approved
The Ohio Wildlife Council approved wild turkey hunting dates for spring 2024 during its regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 4.
Survey shows good acorn production in 2023
The 2023 survey of acorn abundance on select Ohio wildlife areas shows an average of 40% of white oaks and 54% of red oaks bore fruit.
Wild turkey hatch up for third year in a row
The 2023 Ohio index was 2.8 poults per hen, above the 10-year average of 2.7 poults per hen.
More than 14,000 pheasants to be released for Ohio hunting season
Pheasant releases will begin Oct. 21 during Ohio's youth small game hunting season.
More than 2,000 muskies stocked in Piedmont Lake
The ODNR Division of Wildlife, in cooperation with the Ohio Huskie Muskie Club and Muskies, Inc., released 2,370 muskellunge in Piedmont Lake.
Union volunteers get Marietta youth hooked on fishing
The Union Sportsmen's Alliance hosted a a free Take Kids Fishing Day event on Sept. 16 at Buckeye Park in Marietta, Ohio.
Study underway to research Ohio’s wild turkeys
The ODNR Division of Wildlife and Ohio State University are partnering to conduct a multiyear study on the survival and nest success of female wild turkeys.
