Tag: Hunting and Fishing News
Stark Parks hosting fishing events beginning in April
Stark Parks is hosting free derby events as part of the 2023 fishing derby circuit, starting with the Jack Cullen Towpath Trail Trout Derby, on April 29.
Youth hunters harvest 1,823 wild turkeys in Ohio
Youth wild turkey hunters across Ohio harvested 1,823 birds during the special youth-only hunting weekend, April 15-16.
Get ready for Ohio’s wild turkey hunting season
Ohio’s wild turkey hunting seasons begin in April, and hunters will benefit from two years of above-average turkey hatches this spring.
Construction to begin at Delaware area shooting range
Delaware Wildlife Area’s shooting range hours will be adjusted beginning April 12 to allow for the construction of safety baffles and target positions.
Lake Erie fishing quotas announced
Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch fisheries are managed through an interagency quota system. The most recent quotas were announced on March 30.
Catch golden rainbow trout at West Virginia Gold Rush
Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Gold Rush will return, giving anglers a chance to catch golden rainbow trout and win prizes.
Record Lake Erie smallmouth bass was 16 years old
The 10.15-pound smallmouth bass caught in the Ontario, Canada, waters of Lake Erie in November 2022 was a 16-year-old female.
Big Buck Photo Contest winners announced
Gov. Jim Justice announced the winners of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources' second annual Big Buck Photo Contest.
Apply now for special hunting, fishing opportunities
The ODNR Division of Wildlife invites all hunting and fishing enthusiasts to apply for spring 2023 controlled access opportunities throughout the state.
Ohio fish hatchery open houses begin March 25
The Division of Wildlife operates six state fish hatcheries, which raised and stocked more than 52 million fish in 2022. Hatchery open houses are free.
