Black bears are generally afraid of people. What if you're afraid of them and pull out your gun? Here's what to know about Ohio law.

Can I hunt or shoot bears in Ohio? Black bears are an endangered species in Ohio. They once inhabited the state, but unregulated hunting and deforestation in the 1800s drastically reduced their ...

VINCENT — Members of the community gathered to discuss concerns about injection wells during a public meeting Tuesday night in the auditorium of the Warren High School on Tuesday night. The ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — ODNR wants people to get outside this summer to enjoy a nice hike in the woods, a swim in the lake, or go boating on the open water, but they want you to do so safely. 2… ...

COLUMBUS – Landowners may now enroll their property in the Ohio Landowner-Hunter Access Partnership, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Enrollment ...

If you feel like you're seeing rabbits everywhere you turn in the Columbus area, you're not the only one. See what experts have to say about why.

Joseph Kabumba is the 14-year-old who drowned at East Fork State Park on Sunday.

Ohio now has 964 confirmed active bald eagle nests, ODNR discovered through its 2025 nest census. The majestic birds now live in 87 of the state's 88 counties.

In a social media post, Wooster Police Department (WPD) reminded the public that black bears are a protected species and contacted the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) after the sighting.

That is why the ODNR is taking part in " Operation Dry Water," a nationwide enforcement campaign. "Our officers are going to be, you know, stopping boats for probable cause stops," Sterwerf said.