Image by SugarCreekPhoto via Flickr Permits to participate in controlled hunts will be awarded by lottery COLUMBUS, OH – An increasing deer population, resulting in negative impacts to native plant communities, has led the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves to coordinate special archery deer hunts at 23 state [...]
Image by Alex Layzell via Flickr ODNR Helps Thrifty Ohioans Get Back to Outdoor Basics COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeing a notable recent upswing in the numbers of people enjoying the affordable outdoor opportunities ODNR offers. Ohioans in search of access to high value, low cost recreation during a [...]
Image via Wikipedia PORTSMOUTH, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is announcing the re-opening of recreation trails at Shawnee State Forest. Portions of the backpack trails and bridle trails were closed due to the large wildfire in April of this year. “I am pleased to announce that all recreation [...]
Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH – Recreational boaters looking for a marina facility or convenient boat launch ramp can request the newly updated Ohio Boating Areas map and guide from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft. The free publication is available online at www.ohiodnr.com and by calling toll-free 1-877-4BOATER. Recreational boating [...]
Image via Wikipedia Salazar Announces National Park Service Will Waive Fees on Three Summer Weekends to Increase Tourism, Boost Economy BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service will offer three fee-free weekends this summer to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit these national treasures. There [...]
