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Hocking Hills State Park

Hocking Hills State Park offers wonderful opportunities for winter hiking and recreation. Listen to State Parks Chief Dan West Describe winter hikes at Hocking Hills here.

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Help Save Our Natural Places

Consider giving a portion of your 2008 tax refund to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help protect and maintain Ohio's natural wonders. For more information click here.

Punderson State Park

This coming winter be sure to take a look at all that Ohio's many state parks have to offer for your family. Punderson State park is one of many with great outdoor and indoor activities that your family will be sure to love. More information can be found on the ODNR winter web site.

Winter Wildlife Retreat

Wildlife Supervisor and birding enthusiast Donna Daniel provides tips and ideas for ways to provide food, water and shelter for wildlife this winter. Check out the ODNR winter web site for more information on winter wildlife viewing.

NEWS RELEASES | Ohio Photos | News Archives

'Wildlife in Full Color' is Theme of 2009 Wildlife Diversity Conference
01/12/09 Wildlife species of many hues will be the subjects of discussion for the 2009 Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference.

Ohioans Urged to Use Extra Caution on the Ice
01/12/09 Ohioans are reminded to use extreme caution during winter while venturing onto frozen waterways and to be prepared to handle an emergency should someone fall through the ice

2009-10 Hunting Regulations Proposed to Ohio Wildlife Council
01/08/09 Ohio sportsmen may notice a few changes in next year's hunting and trapping regulations, based on proposals presented January 7 to the Ohio Wildlife Council.

Ohio Wildlife Officer Cadets Begin Training
01/06/09 The Ohio Wildlife Officer Training Academy got underway January 5 for the 17 cadets hired from a pool of more than 500 applicants.

Federal Funding Available for Land Preservation Projects in the Lake Erie Watershed
01/06/09 Communities within Ohio's Lake Erie Watershed seeking to acquire land for preservation and recreation can apply for up to $3 million per project in federal grants.

Ohio Adds to Water Trail Program with New Designation
01/05/09 The Lake Erie region is adding a second Ohio Water Trail with a new designation for portions of the Vermilion and Black Rivers.
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