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Ohio fishing licenses now on sale for the 2025-26 season. Here’s what you need to know
(This story has been updated with new information.)
Ready to cast your line?
Ohio fishing licenses for the 2025-26 season are available now. “Purchasing an Ohio hunting or fishing license opens endless opportunities to spend time outdoors, while contributing to wildlife conservation,” the Ohio Division of Wildlife said in a prepared statement.
Multiyear fishing licenses are available, with three-year, five-year, 10-year and lifetime licenses offered.
“Funds from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, along with excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment, directly benefit wildlife management and habitat conservation efforts here in Ohio,” according to a news release. “Funds also support improvements to fishing access, shooting ranges, and wildlife areas.”
Who needs a fishing license in Ohio?
Anglers 16 years and older are required to purchase a license to fish in Ohio public waters.
How much do Ohio fishing licenses cost?
A one-year fishing license for an Ohio resident costs $25.
Here’s a breakdown for different licenses for Ohio residents:
- One-day license: $14
- Three-year license: $72.11
- Five-year license: $120.18
- Ten-year license: $240.36
- Lifetime license: $599.04
Senior citizens and out-of-state residents pay different rates. Ohio seniors, those 66 and older, pay $10 for a one-year license; $27.04 for a three-year license; $45.07 for a five-year license; and $84.24 for a lifetime license.
How can I buy a fishing license in Ohio?
Those wishing to purchase a fishing license in the state have a few options, as they are available online and at retail locations.
Licenses can be purchased at wildohio.gov, on the HuntFish OH mobile app, or at participating retail stores.
When are Ohio’s Free Fishing Days in 2025?
Ohio offers a weekend each year when you can fish without a license.
This year, Ohio’s Free Fishing Days are June 14 and 15.
How much are hunting licenses in Ohio?
Resident annual hunting licenses for the 2025-26 season are $19 for adults and $10 for youth.
“Hunting licenses are valid immediately after purchase through Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026,” according to a news release. “All hunters, regardless of age, are required to carry a valid hunting license to hunt or trap in Ohio.”
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NECIC to host community visioning session for Mansfield’s north end in partnership with Heritage Ohio
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative, Inc. (NECIC) will host a Community Visioning Session in partnership with Heritage Ohio, Inc. on Tuesday, July 28 at 6 p.m. at the United Steelworkers Hall, located at 376 West Longview Avenue in Mansfield.
The public is invited to attend and share input on the future of Mansfield’s North End, with a focus on strengthening neighborhood revitalization efforts and identifying opportunities for continued growth and investment.
The session is part of an upcoming visit from Heritage Ohio’s Downtown Assessment Resource Team, also known as D.A.R.T. The visit is designed to help communities explore next steps for revitalization and introduce the key building blocks of a successful long term revitalization effort: organization, promotion, design, and economic vitality.
NECIC reached out to Heritage Ohio as part of its ongoing work to support revitalization in the North End, especially near the corner of Springmill Street and Bowman Street, where NECIC has been focusing recent revitalization efforts.
Since joining the organization in early 2025, NECIC President & CEO Matthew Benko- Scruggs has placed a strong focus on revitalization near the corner of Springmill Street and Bowman Street.
This work has included the organization’s move back into the neighborhood, continued investment in the area, and community centered efforts such as the Springmill Spring Cleanup event.
During the Community Visioning Session, residents, business owners, stakeholders, and other community members will have the opportunity to learn more about Heritage Ohio, the revitalization process, and ways they can help shape the future of the North End.
“We want this process to be rooted in the voices of the people who live, work, and invest in the North End,” said Benko-Scruggs. “This session is an opportunity for the community to share ideas and help guide what revitalization can look like in our neighborhood.”
Heritage Ohio, Inc. is a statewide nonprofit organization that supports the development, redevelopment, and improvement of downtowns and neighborhood districts throughout Ohio through technical assistance, training, networking, and advocacy.
Community members are encouraged to attend and take part in the conversation.
For more information, contact Director of Community Organizing Emily Schwan at 419-
522-1611, ext. 109 or Emily@necic-ohio.org.
A grand jury in Franklin County, Ohio, indicted nine people suspected of being involved in a human trafficking ring, officials said.
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said in a news release on Monday that the nine people were indicted on a combined 42 felony charges in connection with the human trafficking investigation. Marcus Gant, Magon Smith, Raymond Valentine, Aimee Fabin, John W. Gibson II, Malik Jackson, Kayla Wheeler, Jeremy Lindsey, and Mackenzie Fitzpatrick face a variety of charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. All nine are in custody.
The news release said they are accused of using narcotics to coerce women into commercial sex work at the Econo Lodge on North Wilson Road. The suspects then laundered money through Valentine Floral on Eakin Road, officials said. The alleged crimes took place between April 2025 and January 2026.
Some of those charged face trafficking in persons, compelling prostitution and promoting prostitution charges. Of the nine, Gant faces the most charges. The 37-year-old from Columbus faces 11 different counts related to the human trafficking investigation.
The Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force led that investigation, the news release added.
According to Monday’s news release, the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office has taken previous legal action against the Econo Lodge. Officials said a lawsuit was filed earlier this year against the owner of a hotel, who was accused of “neglecting to address repeated drug and violent activity on the property.” A settlement was reached.
People can report human trafficking in Ohio by calling 844-END-OHHT, texting “ENDOHHT” to 847411, downloading the END OHHT app or submitting information online.
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