Waterfowl Disease Outbreak

Possible Waterfowl Disease OutbreakSara Zaleski, Wildlife Research Technician with the ODNR Division of Wildlife, recently issued a statement that there is currently a possible disease outbreak occurring in waterfowl found in Erie, Ottawa, and Huron counties. Reports...

OLHAP

Ohio Landowner/Hunter Access Partnership The Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW) recently announced a brand new program known as the Ohio Landowner/Hunter Access Partnership (OLHAP).  Similar to their Cooperative hunting program they have had in place for several...

Furbearer Roadkill Survey

Ohio’s Furbearer Roadkill SurveyIn 1979, the ODNR Division of Wildlife began conducting roadkill surveys in the spring (March and April) for several furbearers and small game mammals, most lately focusing mainly on raccoons, skunks, opossums, and...

River Otter Survey

2021 River Otter Bridge Crossing Survey Once native to Ohio, the North American river otter was one species of wildlife that had been completely extirpated by the early 1900’s.  Though the river otter is still somewhat rarely seen in a majority of the counties...

OWMA Achievement Award

Mark DeBrock – 2021 OWMA Achievement Award WinnerEach year, the Ohio Wildlife Management Association (OWMA), presents an Annual Achievement Award to an individual, recognizing their outstanding contribution to wildlife research and management in Ohio. The work...