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Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 hunting guide for 2026-27
40 acres on record as a state wildlife area in Seneca County.
Photo: Nyttend (Public domain)
Getting to Seneca County Wildlife Area 2
What Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 allows and what it bans
The hunting-status layer shows Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 as open throughout.
- Motor vehicles: designated roads and parking only.
- Leave the tent at home: no camping here.
- After 8 p.m. in season only hunters, trappers and anglers may be there.
- Firearms only while hunting or trapping, or on a designated range.
- No bait, salt or feed for deer or birds.
- Climbers and ladders are fine if nothing pierces the tree.
- Antlerless cap: two per license year across public hunting areas.
From the agency page, public hunting area rules; checked November 6, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Seneca County Wildlife Area 2
Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 at a glance for hunters
Seneca County Wildlife Area 2: 40 acres in Seneca County, classed as a state wildlife area and managed by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Northwest Ohio is its home district; the district office sits in Findlay. Ownership on file: owned outright by the state. Legal footing: OAC 1501:31-15-04(A)(1) ("Seneca county wildlife area 2").
| Layer or document | Acres |
|---|---|
| Hunting-status layer | 40 |
| GIS parcel area | 40 |
From the agency page, ODNR hunting-status layer, OAC; retrieved 2026-11-05, checked November 6, 2026.
2026-27 season dates for the game on Seneca County Wildlife Area 2
Statewide seasons apply on Seneca County Wildlife Area 2; ODNR lists no game for it. Turkey: spring rows are 2026 dates, 2027 to be announced.
| Species | Season | Opening | Closing | 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 |
| Wild turkey | Fall | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | 1 turkey |
| 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.
Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 counties, limits and harvest
Hunters on this ground follow the Seneca County limit of 3 deer. ODNR counted 3,017 deer in Seneca County for 2025-26, 1,752 of them antlerless. Running total to November 3, 2026: 595.
| County | Deer | Surveillance | Ducks | Spring zone | Fall season | Deer checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca County | 3 deer | No | B | South | Open | 3,017 |
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.
Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 and the open ground around it
When parking fills at Seneca County Wildlife Area 2, Kildow Sandusky Scenic River Area waits under a mile to the east. Close by are 3 wildlife areas, 2 scenic river areas and 1 public hunting area. No hunting at Collier State Nature Preserve (nature preserve), St. John’s Sandusky Scenic River Area (scenic river land) and Springville Marsh State Nature Preserve (nature preserve).
| Nearby | Type | Acres | County | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kildow Sandusky Scenic River Area | Scenic river | 188 | Seneca | under a mile | east |
| Heck Bridge Area – Sandusky Scenic River | Scenic river | 22 | Seneca | 1 mile | east |
| Wyandot Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 336 | Wyandot | 10 miles | southwest |
| Silver Creek Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 42 | Seneca | 11 miles | east |
| Seneca County Park District Conservation Area | Hunting area | 56 | Seneca | 14 miles | north |
| Sugar Creek Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 125 | Seneca | 14 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.
Supply towns and ODNR help around Seneca County Wildlife Area 2
The handiest town is Tiffin, 7 miles off. A bigger stop is Findlay, population 40,343. ODNR Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area headquarters is the nearest Division office, roughly 20 miles away.
| Town | County | People (2024) | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin | Seneca | 17,729 | 7 miles | north |
| Upper Sandusky | Wyandot | 6,627 | 13 miles | south |
| Bucyrus | Crawford | 11,567 | 19 miles | southeast |
| Findlay | Hancock | 40,343 | 22 miles | west |
| Morral | Marion | 369 | 22 miles | south |
Towns from places.json (Census 2024 estimates); ODNR offices and businesses from services.json listings; straight-line miles. Checked November 6, 2026.
Contact and map files for Seneca County Wildlife Area 2
Wildlife District Two: 952 Lima Ave, Findlay, OH 45840, tel. 419-424-5000. Wildlife officer for Seneca County: Brock Williamson ((419) 429-8394). See a violation? 1-800-POACHER takes calls day and night.
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.
What the cover looks like around Seneca County Wildlife Area 2
Seneca County Wildlife Area 2: shooting minutes for each Ohio opener
Three sets of hours apply in Ohio: deer, then waterfowl, squirrel and turkey, then the sunrise-to-sunset upland and dove rule. The table shows all three for Seneca County Wildlife Area 2.
| Day | Moment | First sun | Last sun | Deer light | Marsh light | Field light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Fall turkey | 7:28 a.m. | 7:17 p.m. | 6:58 a.m. to 7:47 p.m. | 6:58 a.m. to 7:17 p.m. | 7:28 a.m. to 7:17 p.m. |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Rabbit and pheasant | 7:09 a.m. | 5:25 p.m. | 6:39 a.m. to 5:55 p.m. | 6:39 a.m. to 5:25 p.m. | 7:09 a.m. to 5:25 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Second duck split | 7:27 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. | 6:57 a.m. to 5:41 p.m. | 6:57 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. | 7:27 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Deer gun week | 7:37 a.m. | 5:07 p.m. | 7:07 a.m. to 5:37 p.m. | 7:07 a.m. to 5:07 p.m. | 7:37 a.m. to 5:07 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:54 a.m. | 5:07 p.m. | 7:24 a.m. to 5:37 p.m. | 7:24 a.m. to 5:07 p.m. | 7:54 a.m. to 5:07 p.m. |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Muzzleloader | 7:58 a.m. | 5:15 p.m. | 7:28 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. | 7:28 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. | 7:58 a.m. to 5:15 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.
Ranges to visit before hunting Seneca County Wildlife Area 2
Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 hunters reach Wyandot Wildlife Area Shooting Range, the nearest ODNR-listed range, after about 10 miles. The remaining cards are clubs within a 30-mile radius.
From ODNR’s public range list and range pages, ranges’ own pages and directory listings, checked November 6, 2026.
Straight answers on Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 for this season
Which lottery hunts include Seneca County Wildlife Area 2?
No 2026 lottery hunts are listed for it; hunt it during the regular seasons.
How many deer may one hunter kill around Seneca County Wildlife Area 2?
3 deer, the Seneca County limit. Statewide, only one antlered deer, and no more than two antlerless deer may come from public hunting areas.
Can I camp at Seneca County Wildlife Area 2?
No camping here; stay in a nearby town.
When do the duck splits open around Seneca County Wildlife Area 2?
Use Zone B: Oct 17 to Oct 25, 2026; Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027.
What orange garment do I need on Seneca County Wildlife Area 2?
Yes in the deer gun and muzzleloader seasons: a solid or camouflage orange vest, coat, jacket or coveralls (waterfowl hunters excepted).
Are tree stands and bait allowed at Seneca County Wildlife Area 2?
Portable stands are fine; baiting deer is not.
Who should I phone about hunting Seneca County Wildlife Area 2?
The number on file is 419-424-5000.
Shooting hours for deer on Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 this season?
For the gun opener: 7:07 a.m. until 5:37 p.m.
Can I hunt anywhere on Seneca County Wildlife Area 2, or only parts?
Yes, open land.
Which town do I aim for when driving to Seneca County Wildlife Area 2?
Tiffin (7 miles).
Is Sunday hunting legal on Seneca County Wildlife Area 2?
Yes, Sundays are open in season.
How do I report a deer from Seneca County Wildlife Area 2?
Game check closes at noon the next day; use the app, the website or the phone line.
How much ground does Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 take in?
40 acres is the headline figure used on this page.
Wrapping up the Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 plan
Confirm the county limit, the zone and the open dates for Seneca County Wildlife Area 2 before you load the truck.
Sources: source 1 · source 2 · source 3; seasons from the 2026-27 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations. Checked November 6, 2026.
Other photos on this page: PierreSelim (CC BY 3.0); USFWS/Southeast (CC BY 2.0); Clay Heaton (CC BY-SA 3.0).