ohio division of wildlife

The Endangered Species Act was passed in 1973. Although Ohio has more than 100 endangered species, the act has helped protect the state's most vulnerable species.

John Navarro, with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, said the discovery means water quality in the Ohio River may be improving.

Monday marks the start of the deer gun hunt season. Over the last few years, gun hunting has been on the decline, but Ohio wildlife officials expect that…

Monday kicks off Ohio’s annual week for hunting deer with guns.Registered hunters can shoot deer in the state through Sunday. "This is the Super Bowl of…

Changes are under way to make it easier for people to hunt and fish in Ohio. The goal was to simplify the process by offering licenses that last several...

Animal advocates are applauding Ohio’s decision to postpone a proposed trapping season for bobcats. The state Wildlife Council voted 6-1 last week to put…

Ohio anglers can fish for free this weekend.Ordinarily, anyone over 16 looking to fish needs to purchase a $19 fishing license, which funds the Ohio…