Episodes

  • Furbearers of Ohio with Wildlife Biologist Katie Dennison
    Feb 9 2026

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    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.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Conservation Education with Education and Outreach Manager, Jen Dennsion, and Ecology and Environmental Science Teacher, Jim Reding, from Granville High School
    Nov 13 2025

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    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.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Special Episode: 2025 Farm Science Review with Executive Vice President of the Ohio Farm Bureau, Adam Sharp, and Private Lands Program Administrator, John Kaiser
    Sep 22 2025

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    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.

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    56 mins
  • Turn In A Poacher, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Update, and the Upcoming Hunting Season
    Aug 21 2025

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    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.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Special Episode: 2025 Ohio State Fair with Governor Mike Dewine and ODNR Director Mary Mertz
    Jul 25 2025

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    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.

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    35 mins
  • Waterfowl in Ohio with Public Lands Administrator Mike Ervin
    Jul 2 2025

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    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".

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Special Episode: Become an Ohio Wildlife Officer!
    Jun 25 2025

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    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.

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    44 mins
  • All About Turkeys with Wildlife Biologist Mark Wiley
    May 22 2025

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    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!

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    1 hr and 21 mins