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Fayette County Wildlife Area 7 for Buckeye State hunters
62 acres managed as a state wildlife area in Fayette County.
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Getting to Fayette County Wildlife Area 7
Access and conduct rules at Fayette County Wildlife Area 7
Status check: open, with no parcel restricted on Fayette County Wildlife Area 7.
- Vehicles stay on marked roads and in parking areas.
- Camping is prohibited (Appalachian Hills, Simco and Woodbury are the exceptions).
- Closing hours apply to hikers, not to legal hunting or trapping.
- Shooting outside a hunt or a designated range is illegal.
- Hunting deer over bait is illegal here.
- No screw-in steps or nails in trees.
- Only two antlerless deer may come from public hunting areas each year.
From the agency page, public hunting area rules; checked November 6, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Fayette County Wildlife Area 7
Inside the Fayette County Wildlife Area 7 record
This state wildlife area in Fayette County spans 62 acres under the ODNR Division of Wildlife. It belongs to ODNR Wildlife District 1 (Central Ohio), whose office is in Columbus. Land tenure in the ODNR layer: owned outright by the state. Ohio rule 1501:31-15-04(A)(1) names it ("Fayette county wildlife area 7") as land open to public hunting.
The acreage runs from 61 to 62 depending on the layer; the headline figure is 62.
| Source | Size (ac) |
|---|---|
| Hunting-status layer | 62 |
| GIS parcel area | 61 |
From the agency page, ODNR hunting-status layer, OAC; retrieved 2026-11-05, checked November 6, 2026.
Fayette County Wildlife Area 7: open seasons for its listed game
ODNR names no particular game for Fayette County Wildlife Area 7, so the statewide seasons apply; the table shows the common ones.
| Species | Hunt | First day | Last day | Bag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 | Feb 7, 2027 | County limit |
| Deer | Youth gun | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | County limit |
| Deer | Gun | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | County limit |
| Deer | Bonus gun | Dec 19, 2026 | Dec 20, 2026 | County limit |
| Deer | Muzzleloader | Jan 2, 2027 | Jan 5, 2027 | County limit |
| Squirrels | Regular | Sep 1, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | 6 daily |
| Cottontail | Regular | Nov 6, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | 4 daily |
| Pheasant | Regular | Nov 6, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | 2 roosters daily |
| Cottontail | Youth small game weekend | Oct 24, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | 4 daily |
| Cottontail | Youth small game weekend | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | 4 daily |
| Pheasant | Youth small game weekend | Oct 24, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | 2 roosters daily |
| Pheasant | Youth small game weekend | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 roosters daily |
| Raccoon | Hunting | Nov 10, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | No limit |
| Raccoon | Trapping | Nov 10, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | No limit |
Dates and limits from the 2026-27 hunting seasons list and the 2026-27 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations; species from the record (No species named by ODNR for this area); checked November 6, 2026.
Fayette County Wildlife Area 7: deer limits and zones by county
Fayette County is a 3-deer county for 2026-27. Final 2025-26 figure for Fayette County: 591 deer checked. So far in 2026-27 (through November 3, 2026) the county shows 110.
| County | Deer limit | DSA | Duck zone | Spring turkey | Fall turkey | Deer 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | 3 deer | No | C | South | Closed | 591 |
From the deer bag limit map, DSA, waterfowl zones, turkey zones, 2025-26 deer harvest report, harvest to date (ODNR Division of Wildlife); checked November 6, 2026.
Ohio hunting ground a short drive from Fayette County Wildlife Area 7
The nearest other public hunting ground is Fayette County Wildlife Area 4, 2 miles off to the north. The six nearest places include 5 wildlife areas and 1 public access area.
| Place | Type | Acres | County | Straight line | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County WA 4 | Wildlife area | 33 | Fayette | 2 miles | north |
| Fayette County WA 9 | Wildlife area | 40 | Fayette | 3 miles | southeast |
| Paint Creek Fishing Access | Access area | 22 | Fayette | 3 miles | southwest |
| Fayette County WA 10 | Wildlife area | 50 | Fayette | 4 miles | northeast |
| Fayette County WA 6 | Wildlife area | 63 | Fayette | 4 miles | north |
| Fayette County WA 6 | Wildlife area | 63 | Fayette | 4 miles | north |
Point: ODNR DNR_Lands_Hunting_Status layer, 1 parcel (polygon centroid). Straight-line distances. Closed places from the lands.json closed list. Checked November 6, 2026. Statewide public land map.
Towns and outfitters a short drive from Fayette County Wildlife Area 7
Count on Washington Court House, about 4 miles out, for supplies. The nearest ODNR office sits in Mount Sterling, 12 miles from the point.
| Community | County | Residents | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Court House | Fayette | 14,446 | 4 miles | northwest |
| Greenfield | Highland | 4,350 | 10 miles | south |
| Pancoastburg | Fayette | – | 11 miles | northeast |
| Andersonville | Ross | – | 19 miles | east |
| New Vienna | Clinton | 1,097 | 21 miles | southwest |
Towns from places.json (Census 2024 estimates); ODNR offices and businesses from services.json listings; straight-line miles. Checked November 6, 2026.
Phone numbers and maps for Fayette County Wildlife Area 7
Wildlife District One staff work from 1500 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215; phone 614-644-3925. County wildlife officer: John Coffman, (614) 565-2538. Turn in a poacher at 1-800-POACHER (762-2437).
- Area map PDF (published 5/16/2022) · legend: parking area, parking
- Google Maps pin
Address and phone from the agency page and the ODNR Property Details layer; district offices from the ODNR Districts layer; officers from the officer list; point from ODNR DNR_Lands_Hunting_Status layer, 1 parcel (polygon centroid); checked November 6, 2026.
Photo strip: land and game around Fayette County Wildlife Area 7
Sun-up to sundown hunting clock for Fayette County Wildlife Area 7
Furbearers have no hour limit in Ohio, but in the deer gun and muzzleloader weeks coyote hunting near Fayette County Wildlife Area 7 keeps to deer hours.
| Date | Why it matters | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer window | Ducks and squirrels | Sunrise birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Archery deer opens | 7:23 a.m. | 7:26 p.m. | 6:53 a.m. to 7:56 p.m. | 6:53 a.m. to 7:26 p.m. | 7:23 a.m. to 7:26 p.m. |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Rabbit and pheasant | 7:06 a.m. | 5:28 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. to 5:58 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. to 5:28 p.m. | 7:06 a.m. to 5:28 p.m. |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Deer gun week | 7:33 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 5:41 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. | 7:33 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Second duck split | 7:44 a.m. | 5:10 p.m. | 7:14 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. | 7:14 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. | 7:44 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:50 a.m. | 5:13 p.m. | 7:20 a.m. to 5:43 p.m. | 7:20 a.m. to 5:13 p.m. | 7:50 a.m. to 5:13 p.m. |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Muzzleloader | 7:54 a.m. | 5:20 p.m. | 7:24 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. | 7:24 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. | 7:54 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. |
Hours rules from the 2026-27 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations; sunrise and sunset worked out for this location with the NOAA solar formula (Eastern Time); checked November 6, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Zeroing a slug gun on the way to Fayette County Wildlife Area 7
The closest ODNR-listed range to Fayette County Wildlife Area 7 is Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range, about 13 miles off as the crow flies. The other cards show clubs a 30-mile drive or less away.
From ODNR’s public range list and range pages, ranges’ own pages and directory listings, checked November 6, 2026.
Fayette County Wildlife Area 7, answered one question at a time
Is there a campground at Fayette County Wildlife Area 7?
Camping is prohibited.
Can I hang a stand on Fayette County Wildlife Area 7?
Stands must be portable; bait and feed are prohibited.
When is hunter orange required on Fayette County Wildlife Area 7?
In gun and muzzleloader seasons: an orange garment, unless you hunt waterfowl.
When is legal shooting light for deer at Fayette County Wildlife Area 7?
On the gun opener (November 30, 2026): 7:03 a.m. to 5:41 p.m.
Which number reaches the Fayette County Wildlife Area 7 managers?
Call 614-644-3925.
Which town on this site is nearest to Fayette County Wildlife Area 7?
Washington Court House, 4 miles away in a straight line.
Which parts of Fayette County Wildlife Area 7 allow hunting?
It is open throughout.
What is the deadline to report a deer from Fayette County Wildlife Area 7?
Deer and turkeys go through the electronic game check by noon the next day.
Do Sunday rules limit hunting at Fayette County Wildlife Area 7?
Yes; Ohio sets no Sunday ban.
What licenses and permits cover a hunt on Fayette County Wildlife Area 7?
Your Ohio license and the right permit. First-time buyers need hunter education or an apprentice license.
What acreage do the sources give for Fayette County Wildlife Area 7?
Roughly 62 acres all told.
What is the deer limit at Fayette County Wildlife Area 7?
Fayette County allows 3. The statewide limit is six, one antlered; public land adds a two-antlerless cap.
Does Fayette County Wildlife Area 7 have lottery hunts?
Not in 2026: hunt it during the open seasons without a draw.
Last checks before loading up for Fayette County Wildlife Area 7
Use this page to plan, then reread the official page for Fayette County Wildlife Area 7 the week before the trip.
Sources: source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4; seasons from the 2026-27 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations. Checked November 6, 2026.
Other photos on this page: DaPuglet (CC BY-SA 2.0); ShenandoahNPS (Public domain); USFWS/Southeast (CC BY 2.0).