County list · Ohio
Public land that may allow hunting in Highland County, Ohio
5 listed public land units overlap Highland 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 forest
Pike State Forest
12,043 acres
State: department of natural resources · Pike County, Highland County
Open access - Army Corps of Engineers project land
Paint Creek Recreation Area
10,417 acres
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Highland County, Ross County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Paint Creek Lake Wildlife Area
5,595 acres
State: department of natural resources · Highland County, Ross County
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - State wildlife / game area
Fallsville Wildlife Area
1,786 acres
State: department of natural resources · Highland County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Oldaker Wildlife Area
140 acres
State: department of natural resources · Highland County
Open access
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