Public land that may allow hunting in Athens County, Ohio
9 listed public land units overlap Athens 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.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne National Forest National Forest land | 243,152 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Lawrence County, Washington County + 10 more |
| Zaleski State Forest State forest | 28,610 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Vinton County, Athens County |
| Wallace H. O'Dowd Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 6,737 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Athens County, Hocking County |
| Waterloo Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 2,656 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Athens County |
| Poston Plant Lands Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 2,339 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Athens County |
| Wayne Purchase Unit National Forest land | 1,078 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Athens County, Washington County |
| Fox Lake Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 448 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Athens County |
| Gifford State Forest State forest | 314 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Athens County |
| Burr Oak Recreation Area Army Corps of Engineers project land | 180 | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Open access | Athens County |