Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers

Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers

Central Ohio – Wildlife District One In January, State Wildlife Officer Mark Williams, assigned to Franklin County, received a call from a licensed nuisance trapper whose trap had been illegally disturbed. Officer Williams discovered that an individual had removed the trap and released a raccoon

Ohio Wildlife Council approves hunting seasons

The Ohio Wildlife Council approved 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons for white-tailed deer, migratory birds, small game, and furbearers during its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. The 2025-26 deer hunting season dates are similar to last year. As in years past, only one antlered deer may be taken during the 2025-26 hunting season. Ohio’s statewide deer seasons…

Ohio 2025-2026 Hunting Seasons Approved

OutdoorHub Ohio 2025-2026 Hunting Seasons Approved   At its regularly scheduled May meeting, the Ohio Wildlife Council recently approved dates for the upcoming deer, waterfowl, fall turkey, and grouse seasons. All of which can be found at wildohio.gov. Deer season dates are similar to those of the 2024-2025 season. Additionally, as in recent years, only one antlered deer may be taken during the season. Whitetail Deer Seasons are as follows: Arch…