Tag: outdoors

A fly-fishing trip to Michigan's Au Sable River brings humor, lost lures, and a deeper reflection on a late friend. Angler Jim Abrams shares a moving essay on the "best flies" left behind in trees and trout streams, and the holy waters of the Manistee River where memories endure.

The Ohio Wildlife Council approved 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons for white-tailed deer, small game, migratory birds and furbearers.

From lions and wolves to hawks and deer, predation plays a vital role in wildlife ecology. Outdoors columnist Jim Abrams explores predators, prey and the ever-changing balance of nature.

Retired wildlife officer Jim Abrams honors Margaret "Peggy" Park, an Ohio State grad and trailblazer for women in law enforcement. Explore the story of her tragic sacrifice in the line of duty and how her courage continues to shape wildlife officer training and conservation across the nation.

As National Safe Boating Week begins May 16–22, the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft urges Ohioans to prioritize safety. Learn why wearing a life jacket, staying sober, and having a float plan are critical steps to preventing accidents and enjoying a tragedy-free season on the water.

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.

Tracing the history of the world's most versatile dry fly at the Adams Fly Festival, from its 1922 roots to meeting the legends of bamboo rod building.

Retrace the career of Montgomery County Game Protector Kevin O’Dell, who used community partnerships to pioneer high-tech wildlife enforcement in the 1980s.

Ohio law dictates that most outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March, April and May. Burning is limited in the spring due to the abundance of dry grass, weeds and leaves on the ground. Gusty winds and low humidity can make a seemingly safe fire burn more intensely and escape control.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife requested the public’s help in a midwinter survey to count the national bird. Over 15 days, the agency received observations of 592 adult and 123 immature eagles.