Proper Fishing Handling
On Saturday, April 4, Brian Smatko and family went to Sharon Woods, hoping to catch some bass on the mini pontoon. Though the bass weren’t biting, the grass carp were getting snagged! Estimated around 70…
April Means Fishing for Everyone at Lake Isabella
April is quickly turning into one of the best months to go fishing at Lake Isabella. So far this month, we have had a nice mixture of warm and cool days. These temperatures have been…
Bloomin’ Beauties and Wild Edibles
I think it’s safe to say that spring has sprung. It is my favorite time of year because of the many singing frogs, migrating birds and blooming beauties, of course! Once warm weather arrives, I…
Signs of Spring
It was only two weeks ago that the region was buried in snow and now the rivers are flowing, creatures are stirring and plants are starting to flower. One of our favorite signs of spring…
Using Fire as a Tool
Most people associate the month of March with the end of winter and the beginning of spring. However, in the Stewardship Department, we recognize March as the beginning of our prescribed burn season. Prescribed burning…
Fishin’ Report – March 23, 2015
We held the first Panfish Cup tournament of the year at Miami Whitewater Forest on Saturday, March 21, 2015. The lakes ice recently melted so the water temperature was a cold 40 degrees. With water…
Playing in the Snow
Like many of us, I have fond memories of playing in the snow as a child. The winter, from a child’s view can seem like a magical time of snowmen and fortbuilding and exciting random…
The Turtle of Winton Centre
Meet “Mr. T”…well that’s what I call him around Winton Centre. We typically don’t name our Great Parks of Hamilton County animals, but when they come with a personality like this one does, well, you…