There is a way to contribute towards the Ohio Division of Wildlife's conservation efforts without needing to purchase a hunting or fishing license. Ten years ago ODNR came up with the idea to sell an "Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp" specifically to appeal to those non-hunting/fishing folks who still wanted to help out. 

Of the $15 purchase price, $14 goes to the Wildlife Diversity Fund. Stamp proceeds support activities aimed at protecting and increasing native species through wildlife and habitat management. This includes habitat restoration, land purchases and conservation easements. Funds facilitate conservation easements along riparian corridors, help purchase critical pieces of property to complement existing high-quality habitat, and add contiguous pieces of land to existing wildlife areas.

Funds are also used to produce educational products for students and wildlife enthusiasts, such as the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s award-winning booklets and field guides, as well as additional materials for teachers. Purchasing the stamp helps to ensure that wildlife areas continue to be properly managed for native species and that new lands can be purchased and protected from development.

This year's stamp just happens to feature a pair of barred owlets, if you need an extra bird-loving nudge. (Next year is a caterpillar and last year was a snake, so get in on the bird-centric version while you can.)

Stamps are available online or wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold: http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/about-contacts/support-ohios-wildlife/ohio-wildlife-legacy-stamp

-jayna

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