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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is welcoming participation in Hunt PrOH, the newly launched hunting guide certification program.
Ohio landowners are finding both environmental and economic benefits through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative.
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15, 2025, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial declines in crop prices or revenues for the 2025 crop year.
This spring, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is hosting public open houses at state fish hatcheries where visitors can learn about fish production. Hatchery open houses are free of charge and provide a great opportunity for visitors to see fish up close before they are stocked into one of Ohio’s many public lakes and rivers.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife confirmed that 24 white-tailed deer taken during the 2024-25 hunting season tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). A total of 5,783 deer were tested.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2025-26 Ohio hunting and trapping season dates that begin in the fall of this year were proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday, Feb. 19, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Both white-tailed deer and waterfowl seasons were included in these proposals.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is conducting a statewide bald eagle nest census in 2025 and is requesting the public’s help to locate active eagle nests. Observers may report bald eagle nest locations at wildohio.gov until Sunday, March 16.
The Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference annually welcomes wildlife researchers, students, educators, and enthusiasts to celebrate the state’s lesser-known wildlife species. The popular event draws hundreds of guests to listen to presentations from experts and network with wildlife professionals.
The ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft will brief council members on ongoing projects and current issues affecting recreational boating in Ohio. This virtual meeting is open to the public and can be attended via Microsoft Teams Live.
Bird flu, or Avian Influenza, is a disease caused by influenza type A virus that can infect poultry. Most strains are low pathogenic. Highly pathogenic strains (HPAI) are highly contagious in birds and often cause death in poultry.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has collected and submitted samples from multiple dead wild birds to test for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Ohio. While awaiting test results from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory, we are considering reports of dead birds in Auglaize, Erie, Huron, Logan, Lucas, Mercer, Montgomery, Richland, Sandusky, Stark and Warren counties as presumed positive for HPAI.
Ohio farmers are increasingly turning to cover crops as a proven way to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and increase crop yields.
Hunters across Ohio checked 26,667 white-tailed deer on Monday, Dec. 2 during the opening day of the weeklong gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This is the highest harvest for opening day since 2012 (29,297). Ohio’s seven-day gun season is open until Sunday, Dec. 8, with an additional gun hunting weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21-22.
The next issue of Conservation Quarterly has been posted. Read about the SWCD Supervisor election results, conservation awards, and more. Visit our news and events page.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife reports acorn production is strong in red oak trees according to the 2024 acorn mast survey. The survey is a useful report for hunters, which many may use to help guide them when it comes to finding wildlife during hunting seasons. The survey found an average of 68% of red oaks and 34% of white oaks bore fruit on 31 Ohio wildlife areas.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will release 14,400 ring-necked pheasants at public hunting areas in late October and November. Releases will begin Saturday, Oct. 19 during Ohio’s youth small game hunting season.
To promote healthy populations of Monarchs the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative has an annual Milkweed pod collection that runs from October 1 - October 31.
Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrels, doves, and specific waterfowl open in early September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Archers can look forward to white-tailed deer hunting beginning later in the month.
Enrollment Nears the Conservation Reserve Program 27 Million Acre Cap
Research shows that planting milkweed in home gardens can add significant monarch habitat to the landscape
Permits to participate in controlled hunts will be awarded during in-person drawings
Organic grain can be profitable, but organic production and marketing is a lot different from conventional. Farmers look to
ag advisors to offer guidance as they consider transitioning land to organic and in managing organic grain. This event will
help ag advisors better understand organic grain production.
