🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

The two game wardens who investigated the CJ Alexander buck share what it was like keeping their heads down for a year as the poaching case played out in the media: trib.al/4TZHdsJ

A female Purple Martin about to have an in-flight snack. These birds are the largest swallows in North America.

💎 Falls Edge Glass Walkway 🤩 📍 Nelson-Kennedy Ledges (Portage County) 🙌 The breathtaking 137-foot-long pedestrian bridge features structural-grade glass decking that allows visitors to walk directly above Sylvan Creek’s gorge and gaze down 50 feet to the water below.

June is National Camping Month ⛺ Your Ohio State Parks & Watercraft have tons of campgrounds perfect for an overnight adventure! Reservations are required and can be made up to six months in advance. For a list of campgrounds and overnight options, visit: ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan…

DID YOU KNOW: Once she starts laying eggs, a hen will lay one egg every 24 to 32 hours until she's laid a full clutch of nine to 13 eggs. Once all the eggs have been laid, the hen will incubate them, day and night, for about 28 days.

"When I dream at night, I'm fishing on a boat." 🎣 Today kicks off National Fishing & Boating Week! ⚓ 🛥️ Drop your best fishing story in the comments👇 #Fishing #Boating #BoatLife #DiscoverBoating #SeeYouOutHere

This is your sign to touch grass, but make it wet. Touch wet grass? Fishing and Boating Week is here, and those fish aren’t going to catch themselves. Whether you’re an expert angler or someone who just really likes snackin' and relaxin' near water, this is your week.

This great horned owl has seen it all — practically. With sharp vision and sensitive hearing, this raptor is one of North America's most skilled predators. They’re found in most states, in forests, deserts, suburbs. Adaptable, intelligent, always judging. 📸: Melissa Cheatwood

Fishing connects us—creating lasting memories, building relationships, and inspiring a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. This National Fishing & Boating Week, get out on the water and share the gift of fishing. 🎣

Check out this successful bald eagle nest - that's three eaglets! Bald eagles usually lay 1 to 3 eggs, but only about 50% typically make it. By the end of summer, these young eagles will head out to explore the world on their own. 📷 courtesy of Gordon Garcia

🎣 On June 14 and 15, 2025, all Ohio residents are invited to experience Ohio's fantastic public fishing opportunities without purchasing a license. 🚨 All size and daily limits apply during these two days: ow.ly/YyrS50JuGIM

Looking for a peaceful escape?🌲 Head to Lake Alma State Park in Ohio’s Appalachian Highlands—perfect for paddling, fishing, hiking, camping, and soaking in nature. Quiet lake. Winding creek. Wooded trails. Total tranquility. 🛶🎣🥾 Ohio, The Heart of it All OhioDNR

Prothonotary warblers are like bursts of sunshine among the trees. We love them! 💛 ☀️ These were spotted at Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area. Check out Ohio Div of Wildlife Warblers of Ohio Field Guide for more info: bit.ly/3JMeSy9 📸 Roni Leatherman

We have been so busy showing our wonderful visitors the longest cave in the world we forgot it’s Cave Week. Well here it is, Happy Cave Week!!!

✍️ Poets for Wildlife Contest 🤩 Wildlife connects us in amazing ways — to ourselves, to each other, and to our surroundings. We invite you to share your admiration and passion for wildlife by entering our Poets for Wildlife Contest! 😍 Details: ow.ly/6ofN50W4aGq

🎥 We’re rolling out a video series all about H2Ohio’s agricultural Best Management Practices, exploring how these BMPs help keep Ohio’s water clean. Kicking things off: the Voluntary Nutrient Management Plan, which is the backbone of ag’s H2Ohio program. Check it out ⬇️

🦃 NEWS: Ohio’s Wild turkey hunters checked 16,014 birds during the spring 2025 season. The total statewide harvest represents all turkeys checked from April 19 to June 1, along with the 1,740 birds taken during the youth season.

Everyone has that one friend who never stops talking. In the bird world, the red-eyed vireo is known as a tireless songster. Some may sing more than 20,000 times per day! 📷 Courtney Celley/USFWS

🎣 Celebrate Father's Day with Free Fishing Weekend in Ohio! June 14-15, fish without a license at state parks. All size & daily limits apply—grab your gear & make memories with Dad! 🏞️🐟 #FreeFishing #FathersDay Ohio, The Heart of it All OhioDNR

Why don’t you just take a hike? Ohio has miles and miles of beautiful outdoor trails. Find a place to hike near you: ohiodnr.gov/hiking OhioDNR