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OHIO
Hancock County

Wildlife Officer:
Matthew Leibengood
(419) 429-8384

 

Ken Gray will be having a 1 day NRA Basic Pistol Class on June 4 This is a Wednesday from 8 am to 8 pm Give Ken a call to register @
419-454-3571

There will be a NRA Basic Pistol Class on June 17 tues. June 18 thur. June 24 tues, June 26 thur. From 6 pm to 9 pm each evening. Instructors will be Steve Smith and Ken Gray give Steve a call to register
@ 419-348-4301

Blanchard River
This pesky, famously flooding river which continually daunts the city of Findlay and the village of Ottawa is also a great conduit for outdoor activity.  Riverside park in Findlay has paddle boat rentals, and "The Ol' Mill Stream" also is popular for canoeing.  Outside of city limits, it's public ground and a nice place for waterfowl hunting and river fishing.

Findlay Reservoirs 1&2
827 acres of fishing for walleye, catfish, panfish with boat ramps. Boats are limited to 9-HP.  Some public hunting, waterfowl hunting.  Cycling, sledding, jogging areas.

Kelly WPA
Small public hunting area just off County Road 139 on Findlay's west side.  Rabbits, birds, deer, varmints.

Lake Daugherty
Just west of Fostoria in the city's reservoir area, the lake has 11 acres of surface, cycling, walking and jogging trails.  Public fishing.

Lake LaComte
Just south of Fostoria.  128 acres of water with boat HP limited to 9-HP.  Shore fishing, jogging & cycling trails.  Boat ramp.

Lake Lamberjack
Just west of Fostoria in the city's reservoir area, the lake has 32 acres of surface, cycling, walking and jogging trails.  Public fishing.  Boats limited to 10-HP.  Boat ramps, shore fishing, bike trail.

Lake Mosier
Just west of Fostoria in the city's reservoir area.  91 acres of water with 10-HP limit for boats.  Shore fishing, jogging and cycling trails, bridle & equestrian opportunities.

Lake Mottram
Just west of Fostoria in the city's reservoir area.  17 acres of water for shore fishing, jogging and cycling trails.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods
Just west of Findlay, Litzenberg encompasses 105 acres and includes some shore fishing and a public hunting area.  Great place for families to explore nature with a barn for gatherings and plenty of trails.

Miller WPA
Small public hunting area on Hancock County's southern border.  Mostly grasslands with some wooded fencerows.  Rabbits, birds, deer, varmints, pheasants.

Montgomery WPA
Small public hunting area within Hancock County's southwestern side.  Rabbits, birds, deer, varmints, pheasants.  Orange Township Road 27.

Rider WPA
Small public hunting area between McComb and Van Buren just off State Route 613.  Rabbits, birds, varmints.

Rieman WPA
Small public hunting area in Eagle Township east of Rawson on
County Road 26.  Rabbits, birds, deer, varmints, pheasants.

Riverbend Recreation Area
5-acre pond for fishing, adjacent to Findlay Reservoirs.  Many trails for hiking, disc golf, dog "play" area, very nice lodge for family and business gatherings with full playground just outside.

Trout WPA
Small public hunting area on Hancock County's north side, north of Van Buren near the Hancock County/Wood County border, Allen Township Road 114.  Rabbits, birds, deer, varmints, pheasants.

Van Buren State Park
251 acres of outdoor adventure and family fun.  Popular campground for both RVs and primitive sites.  45 acres of lake fishing, electric motors only.  Public hunting area.  Trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing.  Butterfly garden and gazebo at east campus, just down the road.

Veterans Memorial Reservoir
Just south of Fostoria in the city's reservoir area, the lake has 300 acres of surface for public fishing, with reefs and stumps.  Boat motors limited to 9-HP.  Cycling, walking and jogging trails.

State Parks
Van Buren State Park
Boating Areas
Findlay Reservoir No. 1
Findlay Reservoir No. 2
Lake LaComte--Reservoir No. 5
Van Buren State Park

Wildlife Groups
Findlay Area Bass Association
Fostoria United Sportsmen
Hancock County Conservation League
Hancock County Ducks Unlimited
Hancock County National Wild Turkey Federation
Hancock County Naturalists
Mt. Blanchard Gun Club
UCOA (United Conservation and Outdoor Association) of Hancock County
Hancock County Pheasants Forever
Findlay Fishing Club


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