Jan 23, 2026 · A department of incredible diversity, ODNR owns and manages more than 800,000 acres of land, including 76 state parks, 24 state forests, 151 state nature preserves, and 150 wildlife areas.

ODNR regulates Ohio's oil and gas industry, the mining industry, hunting and fishing, and dams while maintaining natural resources such as state parks, state nature preserves, state wildlife areas, state …

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources makes sure residents and visitors can enjoy the state's natural beauty. They operate state parks and forests, campgrounds, lodges, nature preserves, …

3 days ago · Throughout 2025, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife successfully released more than 36 million fish across 233 locations statewide.

2 days ago · OHIO — Officers in the northwest sector of the Ohio Division of Wildlife recently wrapped up a multi-year investigation ending with the forfeiture of 235 deer antlers from an Ohio man. The …

3 days ago · COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reported the following wildlife field reports for District Two — Northwest Ohio: On the opening day of mourning dove hunting …

Ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) or the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). These …

2 days ago · The Ohio DNR invites anyone interested in a mission-driven career to attend one of 11 upcoming natural resources officer open houses.

Mar 23, 2023 · Volunteers with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources engage in a variety of activities, from maintaining state parks and helping campers, to teaching hunters and boaters, to …

Persons fishing in privately owned ponds, lakes, or reservoirs that are open to public fishing through an agreement or lease with the ODNR Division of Wildlife are required to have a fishing license.