County list · Ohio
Public land that may allow hunting in Lucas County, Ohio
7 listed public land units overlap Lucas 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 Wildlife Refuge
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
7,572 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Ottawa County, Lucas County
Restricted access - State forest
Maumee State Forest
3,429 acres
State: department of natural resources · Fulton County, Henry County + 1 more
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge
Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge
2,609 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Lucas County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Metzger Marsh Wildlife Area
557 acres
State: department of natural resources · Lucas County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Mallard Club Wildlife Area
382 acres
State: department of natural resources · Lucas County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Missionary Island Wildlife Area
294 acres
State: department of natural resources · Lucas County
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - National Wildlife Refuge
West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge
75 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Lucas County
Restricted access
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