Tag: Hunting and Fishing News
How white-tailed deer overcame extinction
Once nearly wiped out in Ohio, white-tailed deer have rebounded to around 800,000 today, modeling a conservation victory and creating hunting opportunities.
A warden’s review of Ohio’s deer hunting
As seen through a wildlife officer’s eyes, from one-deer limits to archery’s rise, Ohio’s deer hunting seasons have evolved dramatically since the 1980s.
EHD outbreak forces ODNR to limit deer harvests in SE Ohio
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources recently restricted bag limits for white-tailed deer hunting in areas hit hard with Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease.
Deer archery hunting began Sept. 13 in CWD surveillance area
Hunters in Ohio have additional dates this season to pursue white-tailed deer in the Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance area.
Get to know the WildOhio podcast crew
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife launched the WildOhio Podcast, featuring experts on hunting, fishing, conservation and more.
Thousands of deer infected with EHD in southeast Ohio
Thousands of deer have fallen sick or died from Epizootic Hemorrhaging Disease in southeast Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
They’re pretty big for their size
While football dominates Ohio Saturdays, fall offers prime fishing for big bluegills. Discover hotspots, tips and recipes for this scrappy panfish.
A Canadian holiday, or another day monitoring Lake Erie?
Wildlife officer Jerry Scott recalls a harrowing 1977 Lake Erie patrol that turned into a Canadian standoff, testing his grit, training and survival.
September marks start of fall hunting seasons
Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrel, dove, Canada geese, teal and more open in early September. Learn more about the season dates and regulations.
Ohio’s big bucks
Retired game warden Jim Abrams compiles a list of Ohio's biggest typical and non-typical buck records ahead of hunting season.
