A look at Ohio

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Perhaps no other state in prime whitetail country offers as much quality public land as Ohio.

Let's look at some Ohio bucks.

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Some mighty fine specimens there

this link will keep you busy a day or two

www.dnr.state.oh.us/publications/

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New Wildlife Area Provides Additional Recreational Opportunities
For Outdoor Enthusiasts

ATHENS, OH - More than 4,000 acres in southern Ohio will be available for public hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing thanks to a five-year agreement between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and The Nature Conservancy.

“Habitat conservation is a big part of the Division of Wildlife’s long-term strategic plan,” said Steven A. Gray, chief of the Division of Wildlife. “This agreement is a great example of how to increase opportunities for the public to enjoy the outdoors.”

The Ironton Forest Wildlife Area, as it will be known, features a diverse landscape excellent for wildlife habitat, including high ridges, deep hollows notched by streams, and forested wetlands, according to the Division of Wildlife, which plans to dedicate the area this fall. The area boasts healthy white-tailed deer and wild turkey populations and provides important habitat to species of special interest, including migratory songbirds, bobcats, and black bear.

“The Nature Conservancy is pleased to work with the Division of Wildlife to open this land to hunters, trappers, anglers, birders, and other nature-lovers,” said Richard Shank, state director of The Nature Conservancy in Ohio.

Located predominantly in Lawrence County, the Ironton Forest Wildlife Area is accessible from State Route 93. New signs will mark the area as a wildlife area managed by the Division of Wildlife.

“The Ironton Forest Wildlife Area will be a significant addition to the more than 200,000 acres of land that is currently administered by the Division of Wildlife,” Gray said.