Ohio Division of Wildlife News

• Beginning Birding Tours Available During International Migratory Bird Day Weekend April 16, 2019
  The Ohio Ornithological Society is now accepting signups for guided beginner birding tours during the International Migratory Bird Day weekend at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area on May 11 and 12.
• Youth Hunters Find Success during 2019 Youth Wild Turkey Season April 16, 2019
  Many young hunters found success during Ohio’s 2019 youth spring wild turkey season last weekend - 1,318 birds were harvested!
• Excluding Bats From Buildings During Roosting Season April 16, 2019
  Bats are migrating to summer maternity roosts and now is a good time to make sure bats are kept out of the house! It is illegal to kill bats, learn about non-lethal exclusion and other ways to keep bats from roosting in buildings.
• Fishing Basics: Shore Fishing April 16, 2019
  The main advantage of fishing from shore is that almost everyone has access to a spot that's close to home. Find simple tips about how to shore fish from Takemefishing.
• Citizen Science: Frogs and Salamanders April 16, 2019
  Yesterday, we highlighted citizen science projects focused on monarchs and dragonflies - but maybe amphibians are more your thing! iNaturalist Salamander Project and Ohio Frog and Toad Calling Survey.
• ODNR and Partners Provide Hunts for Hunters with Disabilities April 16, 2019
  Blue Rock State Forest and Pike State Forest were the settings for two recent special hunts organized for hunters with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors while hunting for wild turkey.
• Citizen Science: Spiders and Bees April 16, 2019
  Spiders and bees are literally everywhere, so your help is needed to study these fascinating creatures! Ohio Spider Survey and Ohio Bee Atlas.
• Fishing Basics: Fly Fishing April 16, 2019
  This method of fishing uses techniques that are more challenging than other types of fishing, but what a fun challenge it is!
• Lake Erie’s Amazing Walleye Hatch April 15, 2019
  Walleye trawl results from Ohio and Canada show the 2018 hatch was the highest ever recorded in Lake Erie’s western basin - and things will only continue to get better! Read on to see how bright the future of Lake Erie walleye is.
• Citizen Science: Monarchs and Dragonflies April 15, 2019
  If you or your family are interested in observing things that flutter or zip by this summer, then we have a few citizen science projects for you! Monarch Joint Venture and Ohio Dragonfly Survey.
• Deer Creek Shooting Range Reopens April 15, 2019
  Notice - The Deer Creek Shooting Range was recently closed for backstop maintenance. The repairs are now complete and the range is open again. Thank you for your patience during this time!