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2011 Wildlife Legacy Stamp Photo Contest

TweetCOLUMBUS, OH –The 2nd Annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest is underway, challenging resident photographers to enter their best snapshots of a nativedragonfly or damsel fly. The winning photograph will be featured on the second Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp to be issued March 1, 2011, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), [...]

Peregrine Falcon Chicks at Cleveland’s Terminal Tower

Tweet Image by Getty Images via Daylife CLEVELAND,OH – Wildlife biologists from the ODNR Division of Wildlife will be examining peregrine falcon chicks and placing identifying metal bands on their legs on Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. A total of three chicks began hatching on April 25th. The falcon parents are Ranger (male) [...]

Poland North Elem. Newest ‘Wild School” Site

TweetMahoning County school 104th in the state; fifth in the county POLAND, OH –  Poland North Elementary School was dedicated on May 6, 2010 as an official WILD School Site according to ODNR Division of Wildlife. The school is the 104th site dedicated in Ohio. The school celebrated during a small ceremony for the students [...]

How To Avoid Being Eaten By Bears, 2010 Edition

Tweet Image via Wikipedia HARRISBURG – With spring well underway across the state, many Pennsylvanians are spending more time outdoors and seeing more wildlife – and signs of wildlife – in their yards and other places they frequent. Among the wildlife becoming more visible are Pennsylvania’s roughly 17,000 black bears, all of which are looking [...]

Springtime Safety Alert: Leave that Cute and Cuddly Critter Alone

Tweet Image via Wikipedia HARRISBURG – Whether hiking in the woods, driving through the countryside or simply enjoying nature in your backyard, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials encourage outdoor enthusiasts to leave wildlife alone, and in the wild, especially young of the year. “Being outdoors in the spring is an enjoyable way to spend time and [...]