Wildlife viewers poured $1.6 billion into Ohio’s economy in 2022 and supported 11,500 jobs. Most 91% of the 4.1 million viewers looked for birds. Mammals, insects, reptiles and amphibians were ...

An Ohio fish and a mussel also once found in the state are among 21 species removed from the Endangered Species Act due to extinction, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced this week.

A prehistoric, 200-pound Ohio fish is among the at risk animals bill could help, Matt Misicka and Collin O'Mara write. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.

The fish were released at 228 locations across Ohio. Stocking allows the department’s Division of Wildlife to supplement sport-fishing opportunities in habitats around the state where fish ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A years-long effort inspired by NBC4 viewers and readers to crown the walleye as Ohio’s state fish is finally swimming through the Statehouse. The Ohio House passed ...

A fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older to fish in Ohio public waters. Annual resident hunting licenses for the 2025-26 seasons are priced at $19 for adults and $10 for youth.

Wildlife-based recreation contributed nearly $12.5 billion to Ohio’s economy in 2022, according to a report from Wildlife Management Institute, Responsive Management and Southwick Associates.