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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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Live Christmas Tree

Consider using a live tree for your Christmas decorations this year. This short video describes how you can use a Christmas tree for the short holiday season, then plant it in your yard to enjoy for many years to come. 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

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.

Statewide Muzzleloader Season Comes to an End
12/31/08 Ohio Hunters took 20,659 deer during the 2008 four-day muzzleloader season.

Popular Winter Hike Reveals Beauty of Hocking Hills
12/30/08 Hikers and nature lovers will enjoy the Hocking Hills State Park's rugged beauty during the 44th Annual Winter Hike

ODNR Will Help Ohioans Reach Fitness Goals in 2009
12/30/08 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to help Ohioans "Get Fit Naturally"

Tuscarawas County Leads State in Weekend Deer-Gun Harvest Numbers
12/22/08 Hunters killed 16,382 deer on December 20-21, during the weekend of gun hunting, according to ODNR Division of Wildlife.
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