Tag: outdoors
You can celebrate Earth Day every day
The world would be a better place if we all kept the principles of Earth Day in mind every day.
Hunters accept spring gobbler challenge
First-time wild turkey hunters are usually hooked for life. It is that challenging and that rewarding.
April showers bring wetlands and aquatic species to life
In the spring, small amphibians like frogs, toads and salamanders migrate to vernal pools to breed.
Building nest boxes for backyard birds
Get the kids and grandchildren involved in building a few boxes for backyard cavity-nesters like bluebirds and chickadees.
Anglers brave weather for crappies
The Northeast Ohio Crappie Club held its first of several scheduled 2016 season crappie tournaments on West Branch Reservoir on a blustery, make that miserable, Sunday in early April.
Reliable signs that spring is here
As exasperating as fluctuating temperatures are to us, they can really wreak havoc on migratory birds.
If you spot a bear, do not feed it
Bear spottings are on the rise, but feeding them can have unintended consequences.
Understanding the voices of birds
Birds sing for two reasons. The message depends upon who hears the song.
Fishing for sport in the early days
Old Niagara Fort is highly recommended as a must-see addition for fishermen traveling to western Lake Ontario for salmon and trout fishing.
Good hunters know turkey behavior
Although the seasonal change to spring has been showing hints of an early arrival it's a sure bet the real deal will be in its full glory by opening day of Ohio's popular spring wild turkey season.
