Ohio Division of Wildlife News

• Species of the Week: Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel April 1, 2020
  It's time for another animal species of the week! This week we are spotlighting the thirteen-lined ground squirrel.
• ODNR Operations During Coronavirus Outbreak April 1, 2020
  Want to get outdoors? Please reference the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website for the most timely details on closures and access opportunities at state-owned facilities.
• Thank You for Your Reports of Bald Eagle Nests! April 1, 2020
  We are thrilled to announce that we received over 2,400 reports of bald eagle nests in Ohio! We will spend the next couple weeks finalizing confirmations of nest locations and plan to have the full report available in late April, on Earth Day.
• USCG Guidelines for PFD Decontamination April 1, 2020
  Are you an avid boater seeking guidance on how to disinfect your personal flotation devices to make sure they are not carrying the Covid-19 virus? The U.S. Coast Guard recently posted guidance on how to do this.
• Camping Facilities Closed at Woodbury, Crown City Wildlife Areas April 1, 2020
  In response to the developing public health situation with COVID-19 and the Ohio Department of Health’s Stay At Home Order, we are closing campgrounds at Woodbury and Crown City wildlife areas.
• Use Smart Social Distancing Meaures When Fishing and Enjoying the Outdoors April 1, 2020
  Yes! You can still fish. This is a time of uncertainty, though, so please use smart social distancing measures. Read more about social distancing.
• Changes in ODNR Division of Wildlife Operations April 1, 2020
  Visit the Ohio Division of Wildlife website for the latest updates on cancelled events and changes in operations.
• Spotted: Green Frog March 31, 2020
  The green frog is the most abundant frog in Ohio. Peak breeding activity occurs from April through August, when eggs are fertilized externally and attach to aquatic plants in smaller clusters.
• Video: Red-Shouldered Hawk Nest March 31, 2020
  Enjoy this short Facebook video from our staff member Jamey about the Red-shouldered hawks nesting in her backyard.
• Wild Ohio Cookbook: Classic Fish Cake March 31, 2020
  If you had luck on the lake, you'll love this classic fish cake.
• Ohio Division of Wildlife is In This Together Ohio! March 30, 2020
  ODNR Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker knows we are InThisTogetherOhio! Find trusted information from the Ohio Dept of Health and Gov. Mike DeWine.