WildOhio
by Ohio Division of Wildlife
Latest episode
Squirrel Hunting with a Dog with Gabe Karns
Squirrel Hunting with a Dog with Gabe Karns
About this podcast
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
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- Squirrel Hunting with a Dog with Gabe Karns · 59 min · Season 2 Episode 11Our hosts are visited by two special guests, Gabe Karns and his squirrel dog, Shiloh. Gabe talks to Jordan, John, and Abby about squirrel hunting and how adding a four-legged…
- Lake Sturgeon and Eastern Hellbender Conservation Efforts at the Toledo Zoo with Matt Cross · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 10The 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…
- A Father and Son's Learn to Hunt Journey with Greg Hitzhusen · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 9Anyone 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…
- Creek Kings Deer Poaching Case with Wildlife Officer Mark Williams · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 8Ohio 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…
- Bass Fishing with Solomon Curtis · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 7Solomon '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…
- Lights Out Ohio with Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative Program Coordinator Matt Shumar · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 6Spring 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…
- Special Episode: Spring Migration at Magee Marsh · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 5In 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 · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 4Human 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…
- Morel Mushroom Madness with Wildlife Officer Brad Buening · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 3In 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…
- Steelhead with Fisheries Management Supervisor Curt Wagner · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 2In 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…
- Furbearers of Ohio with Wildlife Biologist Katie Dennison · 1 h 20 min · Season 2 Episode 1In 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…
- Conservation Education with Education & Outreach Manager, Jen Dennsion, & Ecology & Environmental Science Teacher, Jim Reding, from Granville High School · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 10In 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…
- Special Episode: 2025 Farm Science Review with Executive Vice President of the Ohio Farm Bureau, Adam Sharp, & Private Lands Program Administrator, John Kaiser · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 9In 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…
- Turn In A Poacher, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Update, & the Upcoming Hunting Season · 1 h 34 min · Season 1 Episode 8In 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…
- Special Episode: 2025 Ohio State Fair with Governor Mike Dewine & ODNR Director Mary Mertz · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 7In 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…
- Waterfowl in Ohio with Public Lands Administrator Mike Ervin · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 6In 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…
- Special Episode: Become an Ohio Wildlife Officer! · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 5In 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…
- All About Turkeys with Wildlife Biologist Mark Wiley · 1 h 20 min · Season 1 Episode 4In 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 · 1 h 32 min · Season 1 Episode 3In 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…
- Wildlife Diversity Conference, Lake Erie Birding Trail, Spark Birds and Skunks with Jamey Emmert · 1 h 19 min · Season 1 Episode 2In 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…
