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As any local will tell you, there are plenty of deer in Athens County. In fact, Field and Stream Magazine recently listed Athens County's Wayne National Forest as America's Best Public Deer Hunt. According to the magazine, Ohio is now a top producer of both Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young bucks. And the best place to find them in Ohio is Wayne National Forest in Athens County. Another great public hunting site in Athens County is Strouds Run State Park.
In addition to deer, Athens County has hunting seasons for wild turkey, squirrel, rabbit, various birds, and more. Click here to view all youth, hunting, and trapping seasons.
For more information contact the Ohio Division of Natural Resources at 614-205-6300 or call the local Division of Wildlife office at 740-589-9930.
2010 - 2011 Hunting Seasons:
White-Tailed Deer
Bow hunting: September 25 - February 6
Youth Gun: November 20 - 21
Gun: November 29 - December 5 and December 18 - 19
Muzzleloader: January 8 - 11, 2011
Wild Turkey
Fall: October 9 - November 28
Spring: April 18 - May 15
Squirrel
September 1 - January 31
Cottontail Rabbit
November 5 - February 28
Featured
Wayne National Forest
With covered bridges, rock shelters, springs and rugged hills covered with hardwood and pine, the Wayne is a serene beauty with over 300 miles of trails for hikers, bikers, horseback riders and ATV riders.
Best of Three Park and Campground
A unique and secluded 20 acre Rent-a-Park and campground tucked down in Zaleski State Forest.
