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04/07/2026

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12/21/2025

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You wouldn’t expect to see a snowy owl glowing orange against the snow — but that’s exactly what people in Michigan are spotting right now.

The bird, first seen in Huron County, stands out like a creamsicle in winter fields. Photos spread quickly, and soon cars lined the back roads at sunrise. Some people cried.

Others stood silently, watching the owl turn its head like a small lighthouse in the cold air.

Experts are intrigued but not mystified. Project SNOWstorm researchers believe the color comes from contact with de-icing fluid near airports, matching both the hue and typical hunting areas of these owls.

Michigan State scientists agree that an environmental factor or surface substance is the likely cause. Recent images show the orange slowly fading as feathers molt and winter deepens.

Locals have named the owl Rusty, or Creamsicle. Whatever you call it, the reaction is the same: awe, a little concern, and a reminder that nature can still surprise us overnight.

If you visit, please observe from a distance. Stay on roads, avoid baiting or chasing. The best way to honor wild things is to let them stay wild.

For now, Michigan holds a small spark of wonder in the snow — and people are gathering to share it.

Images are generated by AI and for demonstration purposes only.

Source: Outdoor News. (2025). Snowy owl with orange coloring seen multiple times in Michigan’s Huron County. Project SNOWstorm; Michigan State University Department of Integrative Biology; Snopes; Birds & Blooms.

11/17/2025

Did you know one donated deer can provide up to 160 meals for local families in need? 🦌

The Ohio Division of Wildlife is once again partnering with local processors to turn hunter-donated deer into nutritious meals for communities across Ohio.
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Drop-Off Dates: December 1 & 2 | 8 AM – 8 PM
No processing fee! (Covered by ODNR)

Hunters must have a valid either-sex or deer management permit, and the deer must be properly tagged and game checked before donation. Staff will be on-site to help with the process.

👉 For full details, see the flyer below, visit https://ow.ly/HVyF50X7YNA, or call 1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543).

We can make a difference together... one harvest at a time!

10/06/2025

05/13/2025

| August 7-10, 2025

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05/11/2025

🦆 Waterfowl Hunting Seasons 📅
📌 Season dates for the upcoming 2025-26 waterfowl hunting seasons were approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council, with dates slightly different from previous seasons based on feedback from hunters:
⏺️ Early Goose: Sept. 6 to Sept. 14, 2025
⏺️ Early Teal: Sept. 6 to Sept. 14, 2025
⏺️ Youth, active military, and veterans waterfowl: Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2025
⏺️ Goose Lake Erie Marsh Zone: Oct. 18 to Nov. 2, 2025; Nov. 15, 2025, to Feb. 2, 2026
⏺️ Goose North Zone: Oct. 18 to Oct. 26, 2025; Nov. 15, 2025, to Feb. 9, 2026
⏺️ Goose South Zone: Oct. 18 to Oct. 27, 2026; Nov. 16, 2025, to Feb. 9. 2026
⏺️ Ducks Lake Erie Marsh Zone: Oct. 18 to Nov. 2, 2025; Nov. 15 to Dec. 28, 2025
⏺️ Ducks North Zone: Oct. 18 to Oct. 26, 2025; Nov. 15, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026
⏺️ Ducks South Zone: Oct. 18 to Oct. 27, 2025; Dec. 13, 2025, to Jan. 31, 2026
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📷 Sampson, owner Nicholas Raabe

05/10/2025

🦌 2025-26 Deer Hunting Seasons 📅
Deer hunting season dates are similar to last year. As in years past, only one antlered deer may be taken during the 2025-26 hunting season.
📌 Ohio’s statewide deer seasons:
⏺️ Archery: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, to Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
⏺️ Youth gun: Saturday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
⏺️ Gun: Monday, Dec. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025; Saturday, Dec. 20 to Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025
⏺️ Muzzleloader: Saturday, Jan. 3 to Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026
Additional deer hunting opportunities in the disease surveillance area:
⏺️ Early archery: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, to Sunday Feb. 1, 2026
⏺️ Early gun: Saturday, Oct. 11 to Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
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📷 Shari Dobbins Fugate (Greene County)

05/08/2025