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Hunting Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4: what the ODNR record shows
79 acres of public state wildlife area ground in Pickaway County.
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Getting to Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4
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Parking, trailhead and gate locations come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Roads into public land can be gated or seasonal; check with the managing agency before you go.
What kind of place Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 is
Expect 79 acres of state wildlife area here, in Pickaway County, with the ODNR Division of Wildlife in charge. In ODNR terms this is District 1 country, with district staff based in Columbus. In the parcel data the land is owned outright by the state. In the Ohio Administrative Code it is "Pickaway county wildlife area 4" (1501:31-15-04(A)(1)).
Not every ODNR source agrees: the spread is 78 to 79 acres.
| Where the figure comes from | Acres |
|---|---|
| Area map PDF | 79 |
| Hunting-status layer | 79 |
| GIS parcel area | 78 |
From the agency page, ODNR hunting-status layer, OAC; retrieved 2026-11-05, checked November 6, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4
Before the first shot on Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4
All of Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 carries the open status in the ODNR layer.
- Keep trucks on the open roads and in marked lots.
- Leave the tent at home: no camping here.
- Hours: other visitors leave by 8 p.m. from September 1 to May 1.
- No casual shooting: guns are for hunting, trapping or a Division range.
- Baiting deer is banned on all public hunting areas.
- Tree stands must be portable, with no nails or screw-in steps.
- Public land limit: no more than two antlerless deer a year.
From the agency page, public hunting area rules; checked November 6, 2026.
Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 season dates, game by game
Without a species list for Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4, use the statewide calendar below.
| Game | Kind | Begins | Ends | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What else lies near Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 on the map
First on the neighbour list is Pickaway County Wildlife Area 10, 2 miles away and northwest of here. Six neighbours by kind: 5 wildlife areas and 1 state park. Off limits to hunting close by: Stages Pond State Nature Preserve (nature preserve) and Floyd Bartley Natural Area (natural area).
| Nearby | Type | Acres | County | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickaway County WA 10 | Wildlife area | 45 | Pickaway | 2 miles | northwest |
| Deer Creek State Park | State park | 2,337 | Pickaway | 4 miles | southwest |
| Charles O. Trump WA | Wildlife area | 128 | Pickaway | 4 miles | east |
| Pickaway County WA 5 | Wildlife area | 40 | Pickaway | 4 miles | northwest |
| Deer Creek Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 4,220 | Fayette | 5 miles | west |
| Pickaway County WA 1 | Wildlife area | 112 | Pickaway | 6 miles | east |
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.
Zone and limit check for Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4
County limit where it lies: 3 deer (Pickaway County). ODNR counted 1,153 deer in Pickaway County for 2025-26, 649 of them antlerless. Early 2026-27 tally (to November 3, 2026): 216 deer.
| County | Deer bag | DSA | Duck zone | Turkey | Fall | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickaway County | 3 deer | No | C | South | Closed | 1,153 |
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.
Where to fuel up and grab ice near Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4
Fuel, ice and groceries: Pancoastburg is nearest, 5 miles away. A bigger stop is Grove City, population 44,019. The closest ODNR desk: Mount Sterling, 5 miles in a straight line.
| Nearest towns | County | Population | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancoastburg | Fayette | – | 5 miles | southwest |
| Circleville | Pickaway | 14,433 | 14 miles | east |
| Washington Court House | Fayette | 14,446 | 16 miles | southwest |
| Grove City | Franklin | 44,019 | 17 miles | north |
| Andersonville | Ross | – | 17 miles | southeast |
Towns from places.json (Census 2024 estimates); ODNR offices and businesses from services.json listings; straight-line miles. Checked November 6, 2026.
Daylight math for Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4, worked from its own point
The sun comes up roughly a quarter hour later in Defiance than in Marietta, so use the times worked out for Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 rather than a Columbus table.
| Date | Season point | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer | Waterfowl, squirrel | Rabbit, pheasant, dove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Archery deer opens | 7:23 a.m. | 7:25 p.m. | 6:53 a.m. to 7:55 p.m. | 6:53 a.m. to 7:25 p.m. | 7:23 a.m. to 7:25 p.m. |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Rabbit and pheasant | 7:06 a.m. | 5:27 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. to 5:57 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. to 5:27 p.m. | 7:06 a.m. to 5:27 p.m. |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Deer gun week | 7:33 a.m. | 5:10 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. | 7:33 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Second duck split | 7:44 a.m. | 5:09 p.m. | 7:14 a.m. to 5:39 p.m. | 7:14 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. | 7:44 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:50 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. | 7:20 a.m. to 5:41 p.m. | 7:20 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. | 7:50 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Muzzleloader | 7:53 a.m. | 5:19 p.m. | 7:23 a.m. to 5:49 p.m. | 7:23 a.m. to 5:19 p.m. | 7:53 a.m. to 5:19 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.
Maps and contacts for Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4
The Wildlife District One office is at 1500 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 (614-644-3925). Report problems to Josh Elster, the county wildlife officer, at (614) 203-3406. Report poaching at 1-800-762-2437.
- Area map PDF (published 5/13/2022) · legend: parking area, parking
- Point on Google Maps
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.
Pictures from Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 country and its game
Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4: the nearest public range, then clubs
For a no-dues line, Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 hunters head 5 miles to Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range. Private and club lines no more than 30 miles away complete the set.
From ODNR’s public range list and range pages, ranges’ own pages and directory listings, checked November 6, 2026.
Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 questions, from permits to parking
Who manages hunting on Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 day to day?
Phone 614-644-3925.
How far is Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 from the closest town?
Pancoastburg (5 miles).
Are parts of Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 closed to hunters?
Yes, ODNR marks it open.
When must I check game taken on Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4?
By noon the following day, through HuntFish OH, wildohio.gov or by phone.
Can I hunt Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 on a Sunday in Ohio?
Ohio law has no Sunday closure.
Do I need more than an Ohio hunting license for Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4?
Carry a valid Ohio hunting license; add a deer, turkey or fur taker permit, and for ducks the federal duck stamp, the $15 Ohio wetlands stamp and HIP.
Acreage check: how large is Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4?
It takes in 79 acres of ground. GIS and map figures vary.
What deer limit covers Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4?
3 deer, the Pickaway County limit. One antlered deer statewide; public areas cap antlerless deer at two a year.
Does ODNR draw permits for Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4?
None on the 2026 list, so regular seasons apply.
Which Ohio waterfowl zone covers Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4?
Waterfowl Zone C: ducks Oct 17 to Oct 25, 2026; Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027.
Is camping allowed on Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4?
Not allowed; only three wildlife areas have camping.
What are the stand and baiting rules on Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4?
Bait is banned on public land; use portable stands only.
Orange clothing rules at Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4?
Wear an orange vest, coat or coveralls in all deer gun weeks; duck hunters are exempt.
Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4 trip, last details
Saw a violation on Pickaway County Wildlife Area 4? Call 1-800-POACHER; tips can stay anonymous.
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: grendelkhan (CC BY-SA 2.0); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Public Domain Mark 1.0); Alabama Extension (CC0 1.0).