Hunting

Hunting in Ohio

Discover 36 state parks offering hunting in Ohio

Status: ⚠ Limited

Hunting is only allowed in designated parks or requires special permits.

Important: Many state parks allow hunting in designated sections. Sycamore State Park (1,500 acres, squirrel/deer). Special regulations apply; some parks closed to hunting.

Official Ohio Hunting Information

Always verify current regulations with local authorities before planning your hunt.

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Ohio State Parks with Hunting

Adams Lake State Park

Blue Rock State Park

Michael J Kirwan Reservoir as seen from the boat launch at West Branch State Park

Brush Creek State Park

+13

Buck Creek State Park

+12

Buckeye Lake State Park

Burr Oak State Park

East Fork State Park

East Harbor State Park

Forked Run State Park

Geneva State Park

Great Seal State Park

Guilford Lake State Park

Headlands Beach State Park

Hueston Woods State Park

+11

Jesse Owens State Park

+13

John Bryan State Park

+13

Lake Logan State Park

Madison Lake State Park

Mary Jane Thurston State Park

Mentor Headlands Beach SP

Mt Gilead State Park

+16

Nelson Ledges State Park

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

North Bass Island State Park

Paint Creek State Park

Rockbridge State Nature Preserve

+13

Rocky Fork State Park

Scioto Trail State Park

Tappan Lake State Park

+13

Zaleski State Forest

+13

❓ Hunting in Ohio — FAQ

Is hunting allowed in Ohio state parks?

Hunting in Ohio state parks is limited — it is typically restricted to specific parks, managed hunts, quotas, or special permits rather than open across the park system. Many state parks allow hunting in designated sections. Sycamore State Park (1,500 acres, squirrel/deer). Special regulations apply; some parks closed to hunting. Always verify current regulations with the official agency before hunting.