12/22/08 Hunters killed 16,382 deer on December 20-21, during the weekend of gun hunting, according to ODNR Division of Wildlife. Read More »

12/17/08 A total of $365,419 in grant awards have been announced by the ODNR Division of Watercraft to support 34 community boating safety education and boating skills courses. Read More »

10/28/08 ODNR Division of Watercraft applauds three top employees that have gone the extra mile to ensure safety and customer service for Ohio boaters. Read More »

10/07/08 Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft reminds hunters to follow safe boating tips as statewide waterfowl hunting seasons open Read More »

10/07/08 ODNR Division of Watercraft has awarded a total of $2,343,984 in Cooperative Boating Access Facility Program grants Read More »

10/01/08 Emily King, a boating safety and education program administrator for the ODNR Division of Watercraft, was recently recognized for her work nationally in promoting boating safety education Read More »

10/01/08 John P. Onacila Jr., of Cleveland, recently was appointed by Governor Ted Strickland to serve a five-year term on the Ohio Waterways Safety Council Read More »

08/28/08 - Guidance and training in the grant application process at Alum Creek Area Office and Learning Center Read More »

08/26/08 - The five-member citizen advisory council, appointed by the Governor, provides input on boating issues to the Division of Watercraft Read More »

08/25/08 - The Labor Day holiday weekend, August 30-September 1, is an excellent time to enjoy boating recreation close to home Read More »

06/25/08 - Canoeing and kayaking are so popular because they are affordable activities and excellent ways to spend a day in nature with your friends and family. Read More »

Paddle Quest 2008, a series of events that promote canoeing and kayaking in Ohio, is coming to Deer Creek State Park in Pickaway County on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 10 a.m. 6/19/08 Read More »

Boaters and anglers are reminded that horsepower regulations on several state wildlife area lakes will increase on July 1. Read More »

Governor Ted Strickland today signed legislation to enhance boating safety on Ohio waterways, according to the ODNR Division of Watercraft. 6/13/08 Read More »

Eighteen new state watercraft officers were among the 48 peace officer cadets who graduated today from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft. 6/608 Read More »

ODNR and the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23 to announce tougher enforcement of existing idle speed zone regulations along a 1.75-mile stretch of the Ohio River between the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge and Brent Spence Bridge, linking Ohio and Kentucky. 5/22/08 Read More »

In an effort to better educate the state's recreational boaters about the importance of wearing life jackets, the ODNR Division of Watercraft today announced its "Wear It, Ohio!" campaign. Read More »

Recreational boaters across Ohio will soon benefit from a $260,365 grant awarded to the ODNR Division of Watercraft for the construction and installation of shoreline sewage pump-out facilities. 5/6/08 Read More »

Eleven Ohioans were honored in recent days for their commitment and hours of service to boating safety education in the state. 4/29/08 Read More »

Recreational boaters seeking to get their season off to a good start are encouraged to participate in free safety inspections offered by the ODNR Division of Watercraft and its boating partners across the state. 4/16/08 Read More »