Columbus, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves has announced special deer hunts at eight state nature preserves across Ohio during the 2024-25 hunting season. The hunts aim to manage deer populations that threaten native plant communities.
The preserves offering special hunts are:
- Boch Hollow (Hocking County) – Gun
- Caesar Creek (Warren County) – Late Season Archery
- Davey Woods (Champaign County) – Archery
- Goll Woods (Fulton County) – Archery
- Hueston Woods (Butler and Preble counties) – Late Season Archery
- Lake Katharine (Jackson County) – Gun, Muzzleloader, and Archery
- Lawrence Woods (Hardin County) – Archery
- Stage’s Pond (Pickaway County) – Gun
Hunters must attend a mandatory meeting for each preserve they wish to hunt and purchase a $5 ticket to enter the lottery drawing. Successful entrants will be assigned a specific hunting time and must possess a valid 2024-2025 hunting license.
The ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves manages 147 state nature preserves and 15 scenic rivers, protecting Ohio’s unique natural heritage. For more information, visit (link unavailable)
