Anyone can learn to hunt at any stage in life. When Greg Hitzhusen’s son, Eli, wanted to learn to hunt, the pair embarked on a journey that changed their lives. Together they attended learn-to-hunt programs, practiced with their hunting implements, navigated plenty of trial and error, and found a new love for their local outdoor spaces. Hear Greg’s story as he chats with our hosts about how hunting has shaped him and Eli into better conservationists and people.

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Ohio Wildlife Officer Mark Williams, assigned to Franklin County, chats with Abby, John, and Jordan about the Creek Kings deer poaching case. The Division of Wildlife investigation, in collaboration with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, resulted in 20 guilty pleas from William I. Bethel, 28, of Columbus, and Justin A. Booth, 23, of Columbus. The two central Ohio men were known on YouTube as Creek Kings Outdoors

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Solomon 'Bass Man' Curtis joins our hosts to talk about all things bass fishing and to discuss the positive impact that fishing and outdoor recreation have on people's lives. He even discloses a few of his favorite and most productive bass fishing hotspots!

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Spring is a busy time for birds as they migrate north. Learn what the Lights Out initiative does to help protect birds, what organizations are doing, and what you can do at home. 

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In this special episode at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area John and Jordan with the Division of Wildlife's Will Babb, publications editor, and Meredith Gilbert, assistant communications manager, about spring bird migration and birding along the Lake Erie coast. 

This episode highlights two options for outdoor enthusiasts to contribute to wildlife conservation right here in Ohio - the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp and Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp. Funds from both stamps contribute directly to wildlife and habitat conservation in the Buckeye State. Purchase your stamp today at wildohio.gov.

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Human intervention is always a wild animal’s LAST hope for survival, NEVER its best hope. Learn why in this episode of the WildOhio Podcast with permits coordinator, Stormy Gibson. 

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In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we are joined by mushroom enthusiast and Ohio Wildlife Officer, Brad Buening. Officer Buening explains the ins and outs of morel mushroom hunting, what to be aware of when you’re out, and how to stay safe.  

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In this episode of the WildOhio podcast, we talk about the ins and outs of steelhead. Fisheries management supervisor, Curt Wagner, talks to us about life history, current management practices, and fishing techniques of steelhead in Ohio. 

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In this episode of the WildOhio podcast, we are joined by Wildlife Biologist Katie Dennison who talks about the life histories of once extirpated furbearers. We end the episode with a recap on our first year of podcasting. 

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In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we are joined by Education and Outreach Manager, Jen Dennison, who tells us all about conservation education programs at the Division of Wildlife. We are then joined by ecology and environmental science  teacher, Jim Reding, who tells us the story of the nearly 100 acre land lab and the amazing impact it has on Granville students, community members, and wildlife conservation.   

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