Tag: Hunting and Fishing News
Ohio archery hunters enjoy early success
Ohio's white-tailed deer archery hunters have taken 53,922 white-tailed deer through Nov. 8. Check out the complete county-by-county breakdown.
Reclusive bobcats are an Ohio success story
Scientists have determined that there are now two resident bobcat populations in Ohio after nearly 100 years of scarcity.
Nothing ‘crappie’ about this fishing favorite
Making sure anglers can catch decent-sized crappie is the result of more than 15 years of scientific management to prevent "small crappie syndrome."
Respectable and adaptable, turkeys remain
Barb Mudrak traces the history of turkeys in the Ohio Valley back to 6000 BC. Learn how they came to inhabit the area, evolved over time and survive today.
Ohio Wildlife Council approves new regulations
Learn more about the white-tailed deer carcass taxidermy and processing regulations that take effect Nov. 1. and other rules that take effect Jan. 1, 2021.
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak in Pa.
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease has affected deer in the area in and around State Game Lands 214.
Perseverance pays off for sons
Julie Geiss' youngest son recently found squirrel hunting success, while her oldest continues to hunt an elusive buck they nicknamed “ghost.”
Enjoy fall in Ohio during wild turkey hunting season
The fall wild turkey hunting season in Ohio is open until Nov. 29. Both gobblers and hens are legal game during the fall hunting season.
Deer donation program needs help in West Virginia
The West Virginia Governor's One Shot Committee is still working to raise money, as well as donate harvested deer to benefit West Virginia food banks.
Acorns benefit wildlife as tremendous food source
Find out the results of the 2020 acorn abundance survey, which was conducted on 38 wildlife areas throughout Ohio.
