Public land that may allow hunting in Adams County, Ohio

3 listed public land units overlap Adams County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Ohio unit.

Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

AreaAcres (approx.)ManagerAccessCounty
Shawnee State Forest
State forest
64,489State: department of natural resourcesMixed (open and restricted parcels)Scioto County, Adams County
Brush Creek State Forest
State forest
13,228State: department of natural resourcesOpen accessScioto County, Adams County
Tranquility Wildlife Area
State wildlife / game area
4,525State: department of natural resourcesRestricted accessAdams County