Did you know that Ohio was the first state in the country to have a month recognizing the importance of native plants? In 2019, April was designated as Native Plant Month in Ohio and launched a campaign to increase public awareness of Ohio’s native plants and...
Ohio’s spring wild turkey hunting season is only a month away, giving you plenty of time to prepare. The single most important thing to know is this: all first-time hunting license buyers, except those purchasing an apprentice license, are required to...
With another deer hunting season now behind us, there is one issue that does still remain a growing concern amongst Ohio hunters and wildlife managers alike, namely Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This neurological disease affects members of the cervid family,...
Part of the mission of any soil and water conservation district (SWCD) is to make sure folks are very much aware of the importance of being the best possible stewards of our natural resources. This year’s theme during Stewardship Week will be “Home is Where the...
Though it’s not quite spring yet, ‘tis the season…for Pheasants Forever Banquets, that is! Many of the Pheasants Forever Chapters across this country will hold their annual banquet during the months of February, March and April. It’s an awesome time of...
You know the old saying, “birds of a feather, flock together”. Well, they certainty have been doing that in my own backyard lately, ever since ‘ol man winter decided to stick around! And they certainly have been keeping me busy, replenishing the bird...