County list · Ohio
Public land that may allow hunting in Jackson County, Ohio
9 listed public land units overlap Jackson 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 wildlife / game area
Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area
6,173 acres
State: department of natural resources · Jackson County
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - State wildlife / game area
Vinton Furnace Wildlife Area
3,568 acres
State: department of natural resources · Vinton County, Jackson County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Broken Aro Wildlife Area
2,971 acres
State: department of natural resources · Jackson County
Open access - State forest
Richland Furnace State Forest
2,532 acres
State: department of natural resources · Jackson County, Vinton County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Coalton Wildlife Area
1,745 acres
State: department of natural resources · Jackson County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Buckeye Furnace Wildlife Area
1,030 acres
State: department of natural resources · Jackson County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Flint Run Wildlife Area
621 acres
State: department of natural resources · Jackson County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Liberty Wildlife Area
146 acres
State: department of natural resources · Jackson County
Open access
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