As fall approaches, eastern monarch butterflies are migrating through Ohio on their way to overwintering sites in Mexico, and milkweed seed pods are ready to be picked, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and The Ohio State University are partnering to conduct a multiyear study on the survival and nest success of female wild turkeys.

A researcher recently discovered a population of the invasive elm zigzag sawfly infesting elm trees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service Northern Research Station lab in Delaware and in northern Franklin County.

A training academy for new hunter education instructors is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15-16 in Athens, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

The rifle and pistol ranges at Tranquility and Indian Creek wildlife areas in southwest Ohio will temporarily close for maintenance in September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

With September just around the corner, so are several of Ohio’s most popular hunting seasons, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. In early September, Ohioans begin hunting squirrels, doves and some waterfowl. Deer hunting begins soon as well.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) reminds boaters to be cautious of low water in lakes this time of year. Low water levels can pose hazards to boaters — novice and experienced alike.

Training has started for 12 cadets on their journeys toward becoming the newest Natural Resources Officers for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft. Those officers will be tasked in protecting state parks, nature preserves, forests and waterways.

The 32nd Ohio Wildlife Officer Training Academy to prepare the next class of 14 cadets began Monday, Aug. 14, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is calling on all Girl Scouts to explore and learn during the fifth annual Girl Scouts Love Ohio State Parks weekend, Sept. 8-10.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is concluding a two-year long investigation into illegally harvested and dealt ginseng. The operation involved the illegal trafficking of ginseng in Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, New York, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Indiana. The operation was conducted in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

A photo of a majestic great blue heron gliding low over the water took the top spot in this year’s Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife photo contest.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is laying out a plan that looks at the future of outdoor recreation and wants Ohioans to weigh in on what they want to see.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are partnering to host Free Range Day at five of Ohio’s premier public shooting ranges on Saturday, Aug. 19.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is holding special deer hunts at state nature preserves. Nine preserves have been identified as locations where native plant communities are threatened by high deer populations.