Public land that may allow hunting in Jackson County, Ohio
9 listed public land units overlap Jackson 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 |
| Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 6,173 | State: department of natural resources | Mixed (open and restricted parcels) | Jackson County |
| Vinton Furnace Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 3,568 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Vinton County, Jackson County |
| Broken Aro Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 2,971 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Jackson County |
| Richland Furnace State Forest State forest | 2,532 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Jackson County, Vinton County |
| Coalton Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 1,745 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Jackson County |
| Buckeye Furnace Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 1,030 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Jackson County |
| Flint Run Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 621 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Jackson County |
| Liberty Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 146 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Jackson County |