Ohio's Mohican State Park opens a new visitor center, with Governor Mike DeWine and ODNR Director Mary Mertz leading the opening ceremony. The center aims to enhance guest experiences with educational and accessible features.

ODNR announced the winners of the America 250 Field Trip Competition, celebrating student engagement with nature through art and essays. The program aims to foster conservationism among Ohio's youth.

The ODNR announced special deer hunts in 22 Ohio counties to manage deer populations, requiring hunters to attend meetings, have a 2025-2026 license, and pay $5 for a lottery ticket.

Ohio's ODNR is hosting a Free Range Day on August 16 at state public shooting ranges, offering free shooting opportunities with equipment and permits provided.

Nine cadets began training with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to become Natural Resources Officers after being selected from 366 applicants.

ODNR offers grants to landowners for creating grassland habitats to support wildlife like the northern bobwhite quail. The program joins conservation and soil health use, funded by USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

The Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation department extends Devon Pool's season, offering residents more opportunities to swim with additional hours from August 11 to 29.

Ohio's ODNR is accepting applications for controlled hunting permits on public lands for the 2025-26 season until July 31, featuring deer and other game.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources opens a new Exploration Center at Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve with interactive exhibits for visitors.

Ohio's ODNR and the University of Dayton have begun tracking a female black bear with a GPS collar, aiming to study the species' reemergence and movements in the state.

The ODNR is considering restructured waterfowl hunting zones in Ohio for 2026-2030, and public input is sought before a final decision by the Ohio Wildlife Council.

ODNR unveiled a marker at Jesse Owens State Park honoring Big Muskie, the world's largest dragline. The landmark reflects on Ohio's mining history and environmental progress.

Upper Arlington officials remind residents to leash dogs and clean up after them in public spaces, citing an increase in complaints about off-leash dogs and waste.