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Public land that may allow hunting in Guernsey County, Ohio
5 listed public land units overlap Guernsey 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.
- State wildlife / game area
Egypt Valley Wildlife Area
17,824 acres
State: department of natural resources · Belmont County, Guernsey County
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - State wildlife / game area
Salt Fork Wildlife Area
364 acres
State: department of natural resources · Guernsey County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Buffalo Fork Wildlife Area
196 acres
State: department of natural resources · Guernsey County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
James Wildlife Area
74 acres
State: department of natural resources · Guernsey County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Dan & Margaret James Wildlife Area
71 acres
State: department of natural resources · Guernsey County
Open access
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