Tag: Hunting and Fishing News
Record Lake Erie smallmouth bass was 16 years old
The 10.15-pound smallmouth bass caught in the Ontario, Canada, waters of Lake Erie in November 2022 was a 16-year-old female.
Big Buck Photo Contest winners announced
Gov. Jim Justice announced the winners of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources' second annual Big Buck Photo Contest.
Apply now for special hunting, fishing opportunities
The ODNR Division of Wildlife invites all hunting and fishing enthusiasts to apply for spring 2023 controlled access opportunities throughout the state.
Ohio fish hatchery open houses begin March 25
The Division of Wildlife operates six state fish hatcheries, which raised and stocked more than 52 million fish in 2022. Hatchery open houses are free.
Grand River wildlife shooting range to open
The Grand River Wildlife Area Shooting Range, operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, will open to the public April 5.
Rainbow trout released across Ohio
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife will release 84,000 rainbow trout in 88 lakes and ponds beginning March 16.
Renew your Ohio hunting and fishing license today
Hunting and fishing licenses for 2023-24 are on sale now, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Deer protected from deadly disease by genetic differences
University of Illinois scientists have found gene variants in deer associated with the animals' susceptibility to epizootic hemorrhagic disease.
Spring turkey hunt is being offered in Geauga County
The Geauga Park District is offering a turkey hunting opportunity again this spring on park property.
Fish Ohio celebrates ‘amazing’ catches
In 2022, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife awarded 9,723 Fish Ohio pins to successful anglers with qualifying catches.
