OHIO
Athens County

Wildlife Officer:
George Foreman
740-589-9980

Athens County is located in the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau region of Ohio. It features steep, rugged hills, with typical relief of 150 to 400 feet, deeply dissected by stream valleys. Most of Athens County is within the Hocking River watershed, with smaller areas in the Shade River and Raccoon Creek watersheds.

Athens County is one 12 Ohio counties that are home to the Wayne National Forest.  Here's some information about hunting "The Wayne", and fishing "The Wayne".

Public Lands

Burr Oak State Park (Click here for link)
The 664 acre lake is well known for its catches of largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Hunting is permitted in designated areas of the park and in the adjacent Wayne National Forest and wildlife areas.  A 10HP limit for boats is in effect on Burr Oak Lake. Five launch ramps provide access to the lake. Boat rentals, fuel and seasonal dock rentals are offered at the marina.  Lots of family facilities on site.  614-767-3570

Fox Lake Wildlife Area
Public hunting on 421 acres, public fishing on 48 acres of water.  Lake has fish shelters.  Electric motors only on the water.  614-594-2211

Gifford State Forest
Public hunting area within 320 acres.  Backpacking, pond fishing (1 acre) ski trails.  614-554-3177

Lake Snowden Recreation Area
130 acres of lake fishing (no wake boating), boat ramps & docks.  Entire park is 597 acres, full of camp sites, picnic areas, swimming, playground, volleyball and other family recreation.  614-698-6373

Strouds Run State Park
Encompasses 2445 acres.  Public hunting areas and shooting range.  The 161 acre lake has a 10HP limit for boats in effect. Boat launch ramps. Canoe rentals, ice skating, swimming and picnic facilities.  614-592-2302
State Park includes the Riddle State Nature Preserve (which has deer overpopulation woes).

Sunday Creek Wildlife Area
2,096 acres, Public Hunting.  Deer and small game.  Near border of Hocking County, accessible via SR56, SR691, SR33, SR279, SR691.  Call 614-594-2211.

Trimble Wildlife Area
Public Hunting, Public Fishing from shore on 1361 acres, 3 acres of water on county's west side, closely bordering Hocking and Perry Counties.  Accessible via SR56.  Call 614-594-2211

Waterloo State Forest/Wildlife Area
Public Hunting, Public Fishing from shore on 1361 acres, 3 acres of water on county's west side, closely bordering Hocking County.  Accessible via SR56.  Call 614-664-2745

Wayne National Forest
Public Hunting areas within 10,312 acres.  45 acres of water, hiking trails.   Accessible via US50, SR 32, not far from SR33.  Call 614-592-6644
Athens County is one 12 Ohio counties that are home to the Wayne National Forest.  Here's some information about hunting "The Wayne", and fishing "The Wayne".

Zaleski State Forest
Public Hunting, Public Pond Fishing.  Roadside camping permitted during Deer gun & muzzleloading and Turkey gun seasons only.  Shooting range on site. Encompasses 26,825 acres.  Only approximately 1 acre is water.  Part of forest extends into Vinton County.  740-596-5781

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