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...

Urgent to Report Sick Deer to the Division of Wildlife!

White-tailed deer throughout the Buckeye state have remained healthy for the most part up to this point.  This can be attributed to the diligent surveillance conducted by our ODNR Division of Wildlife staff and partnering agencies.  It’s also as a result of...