Suggestions for a DIY hunt in Ohio

[dbldroptyne]

Looking for any help in planning a diy hunt in SE Ohio.

[rabbitman]

Google "Wayne National Forest".  Thousands of acres of public land in south and southeast Ohio with  most of it open to hunting and camping.

[Brian P.]

Best thing to do first is go to this link

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/tabid/6522/Default.aspx

You can get all the info on regulations, tags, bag limits, etc. Also there are links from that page to maps of public land wildlife areas.

I hunt private land in the middle of the state, so I cant be much help when it comes to public land. The south eastern part of the state is usually regarded as the best bet. The is quite a bit of public land down there. Zaleski SF is well regarded and I have heard good things about Shawnee SF (more south central I believe).

Sorry I cant be more help, but the ODNR site is a good place to start.

BP

[Brian P.]

Oh yea. I forgot about Tar Hollow SP. I know the Christian Bohwunters hold a hunt there every year. Check out

http://www.lothac.com/TarHollowHunt.html

I know alot of the people involved with this hunt and you wont find a better group. I am sure if you were to attend that hunt, you would have loads of help finding good areas to hunt. It isnt a guided hunt, just real friendly folks.

[buckster]

Great info here, I really want to hunt Ohio myself.

[vermonster13]

DO what I did, make some good friends in Ohio here then get invited to hunt. Of course they all get to come here to hunt turkeys, deer, bear(all over the counter) or a moose if they draw a tag.    

[heydeerman]

I go to the Tar Hollow Hunt every year. I recommend it.

[Nate N]

Last year i hunted Salt Fork Wildlife Area in Guernsey County.  Saw a bunch of Deer and even missed a big one with my wheelie bow.  It was a great time and completely DIY.  i think there is like 15000 acres of public land there.

[Dirtybird]

You might want to try the many coal companies that have easy access to some great hunting ground in south eastern Ohio.  I have hunted the peabody coal co. for years and with great results.  Good luck, Dave.