WildOhio

Lake Sturgeon and Eastern Hellbender Conservation Efforts at the Toledo Zoo with Matt Cross

The podcast crew is on-location at the Toledo Zoo with Matt Cross, Director of Vertebrate Conservation. Matt discusses the zoo's conservation and reintroduction effo

A Father and Son's Learn to Hunt Journey with Greg Hitzhusen

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

Creek Kings Deer Poaching Case with Wildlife Officer Mark Williams

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 inv

Bass Fishing with Solomon Curtis

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 p

Lights Out Ohio with Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative Program Coordinator Matt Shumar

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

Special Episode: Spring Migration at Magee Marsh

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

Born Wild, Stay Wild with Ohio Division of Wildlife's Permit Coordinator, Stormy Gibson

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, Stor

Morel Mushroom Madness with Wildlife Officer Brad Buening

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 m

Steelhead with Fisheries Management Supervisor Curt Wagner

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, curren

Furbearers of Ohio with Wildlife Biologist Katie Dennison

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 e

Conservation Education with Education & Outreach Manager, Jen Dennsion, & Ecology & Environmental Science Teacher, Jim Reding, from Granville High School

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 Divis

Special Episode: 2025 Farm Science Review with Executive Vice President of the Ohio Farm Bureau, Adam Sharp, & Private Lands Program Administrator, John Kaiser

In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we are on location at the 2025 Farm Science Review. We chat with Adam Sharp, Executive Vice President of the Ohio Farm Bureau and

Turn In A Poacher, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Update, & the Upcoming Hunting Season

In this packed episode of the WildOhio podcast we are joined by Turn In A Poacher (TIP) representative Mike Gregg who gives us a rundown on how the TIP program works. We

Special Episode: 2025 Ohio State Fair with Governor Mike Dewine & ODNR Director Mary Mertz

In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we are joined by Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz on the opening day at the Ohio

Waterfowl in Ohio with Public Lands Administrator Mike Ervin

In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we sit down with Public Lands Administrator, Mike Ervin, about the history of waterfowl in Ohio, how regulations work, and what fa

Special Episode: Become an Ohio Wildlife Officer!

In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we chat with Law Enforcement Program Administrator, Jim Quinlivan, about the upcoming Wildlife Officer Training Academy and what i

All About Turkeys with Wildlife Biologist Mark Wiley

In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we chat with wildlife biologist, Mark Wiley, about all things turkey. We hit it all, from the natural history to the biology, and

Inland Fisheries, Saugeye Production, and Stocking with Inland Fisheries Administrator Rich Zweifel & Amphibian Migration with Abby Ditomassi

In this episode of the Wild Ohio podcast, we have Inland Fisheries Program Administrator, Rich Zweifel, talk about the ins & outs of producing saugeye.  We're then j

Wildlife Diversity Conference, Lake Erie Birding Trail, Spark Birds and Skunks with Jamey Emmert

In this episode of The Wild Ohio Podcast, we have Ohio Division of Wildlife Avian Education Coordinator, Jamey Emmert, talk about the Wildlife Diversity Conference and th

Welcome to the Podcast with Chief Kendra Wecker & Deer Discussion with Clint McCoy

To help kick off the very first episode of Your Wild Ohio Podcast, we have Ohio Division of Wildlife, Chief Kendra Wecker, and deer biologist, Clint McCoy.  Send us Fan