County list · Ohio
Public land that may allow hunting in Hocking County, Ohio
5 listed public land units overlap Hocking 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
Tar Hollow State Forest
16,442 acres
State: department of natural resources · Ross County, Vinton County + 1 more
Open access - State forest
Hocking State Forest
9,971 acres
State: department of natural resources · Hocking 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
Sunday Creek Coal Co Wildlife Area
3,329 acres
State: department of natural resources · Hocking County
Open access
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