WildOhio
The WildOhio podcast is a production of the Ohio Division of Wildlife. You'll hear from experts from across the state on all things hunting, fishing, and more. Join us for insights on fish and wildlife management, outdoor recreation, and conservation programs.
Episodes
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 efforts for lake sturgeon and eastern hellbenders, two of Ohio's endangered species.
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 El...
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
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!
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.
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 Habit...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. ...
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 our own Private Lands Administrator, John Kaiser. We discuss what the Farm Science Review is, the importance of partnerships, and the many programs that landowners can participate.
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 then get an update on Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in Ohio with Deer Biologist, Clint McCoy, and end the podcast with Wildlife Officer Supervisor, Josh Shields, on the upcoming hunting season.
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 State Fair. Topics include the angling, the importance of conservation, and our favorite fair food.
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 falls under the category of "waterfowl".
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 it takes to become a wildlife officer in the state of Ohio.
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 differences in hunting seasons. Tune in!
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 joined by amphibian expert Abby Ditomassi who talks about the role of vernal pools in the amphibian lifecycle.
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 the updated Lake Erie Birding Trail. We wrap up the episode chatting about skunks.
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.
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