Tag: wildlife
Ohio needs trappers to manage furbearer populations
Trapping of furbearers is important for conservation and a host of other reasons. However, the average age of trappers in North America is 50 years old.
How to attract deer to a woodlot without deer corn
Managing woodlots to encourage the growth of woody browse can attract deer and help maintain your woodlot. Learn how to create an ideal habitat for deer.
Great Lakes host a myriad of ducks, gulls and other birds...
Thousands of ducks, gulls and other birds fly in from Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Newfoundland and the Arctic to winter on Lake Erie and other Great Lakes.
Ohio Girl Scouts troop helps endangered gorillas in Africa
A troop of fifth-grade Girl Scouts in Ohio found a way to help endangered gorillas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by recycling old electronics.
Wondering about wildcats in the woods
Julie Geiss dives into bobcat research after discovering there's one sniffing around in the woods near her home.
Agencies work together to conserve wild pheasant populations
The Ohio Division of Wildlife and Pheasants Forever, Inc. are known for providing pheasant hunting opportunities and working to conserve wild populations.
Planning and planting for wildlife
Have you ever wanted to improve the wildlife habitat on your property? If so, there are a couple of things you should consider.
Oak survey shows white oak production is above average
This year's oak survey results showed white oak production is slightly above average and red oak production is slightly below average.
Glaciers carved out Ohio’s unique and specialized habitats
Discover how the glaciers that once covered two-thirds of Ohio created habitats for both humans and wildlife and how that's still evident today.
How to identify venomous caterpillars in Ohio
Learn to identify venomous and non-venomous, hairy and bristled caterpillars found in Ohio that can cause injury from coming into contact with them.
