County list · Ohio

Public land that may allow hunting in Athens County, Ohio

9 listed public land units overlap Athens County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Ohio unit.

Seasons & licenses

Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.

National Forest land
Wayne National Forest
243,152 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Lawrence County, Washington County + 10 more
Open access
State forest
Zaleski State Forest
28,610 acres
State: department of natural resources · Vinton County, Athens County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Wallace H. O'Dowd Wildlife Area
6,737 acres
State: department of natural resources · Athens County, Hocking County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Waterloo Wildlife Area
2,656 acres
State: department of natural resources · Athens County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Poston Plant Lands Wildlife Area
2,339 acres
State: department of natural resources · Athens County
Open access
National Forest land
Wayne Purchase Unit
1,078 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Athens County, Washington County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Fox Lake Wildlife Area
448 acres
State: department of natural resources · Athens County
Restricted access
State forest
Gifford State Forest
314 acres
State: department of natural resources · Athens County
Open access
Army Corps of Engineers project land
Burr Oak Recreation Area
180 acres
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Athens County
Open access