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Wildlife area · Northwest Ohio woods and fields

Henry County Wildlife Area 3 hunting guide for 2026-27

40 acres on record as a state wildlife area in Henry County.

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Stand-in image: Putnam County, a short drive from Henry County Wildlife Area 3.

Photo: Nyttend (Public domain)

Getting to Henry County Wildlife Area 3

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What Henry County Wildlife Area 3 allows and what it bans

The hunting-status layer shows Henry County Wildlife Area 3 as open throughout.

  • Motor vehicles: designated roads and parking only.
  • No camping; only three wildlife areas allow it.
  • 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 Henry County Wildlife Area 3

Henry County Wildlife Area 2

Public land · 5 mi from Henry County Wildlife Area 3

Directions
Henry County Wildlife Area 1

Public land · 10 mi from Henry County Wildlife Area 3

Directions
North Turkeyfoot Wildlife Area

Public land · 10 mi from Henry County Wildlife Area 3

Directions
Wood County Wildlife Area 10

Public land · 15 mi from Henry County Wildlife Area 3

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Putnam County Wildlife Area 1

Public land · 19 mi from Henry County Wildlife Area 3

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Hancock County Wildlife Area 7

Public land · 19 mi from Henry County Wildlife Area 3

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Henry County Wildlife Area 3 at a glance for hunters

Henry County Wildlife Area 3: 40 acres in Henry 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) ("Henry county wildlife area 3").

Mapping methods differ, so size ranges from 40 to 41 acres.

Layer or documentAcres
Area map PDF40
Hunting-status layer40
GIS parcel area41

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 Henry County Wildlife Area 3

Statewide seasons apply on Henry County Wildlife Area 3; ODNR lists no game for it. Turkey: spring rows are 2026 dates, 2027 to be announced.

SpeciesSeasonOpeningClosingBag
DeerArcherySep 26, 2026Feb 7, 2027County limit
DeerYouth gunNov 21, 2026Nov 22, 2026County limit
DeerGunNov 30, 2026Dec 6, 2026County limit
DeerBonus gunDec 19, 2026Dec 20, 2026County limit
DeerMuzzleloaderJan 2, 2027Jan 5, 2027County limit
Wild turkeyFallOct 1, 2026Oct 25, 20261 turkey
SquirrelsRegularSep 1, 2026Jan 31, 20276 daily
CottontailRegularNov 6, 2026Feb 28, 20274 daily
PheasantRegularNov 6, 2026Jan 10, 20272 roosters daily
CottontailYouth small game weekendOct 24, 2026Oct 25, 20264 daily
CottontailYouth small game weekendOct 31, 2026Nov 1, 20264 daily
PheasantYouth small game weekendOct 24, 2026Oct 25, 20262 roosters daily
PheasantYouth small game weekendOct 31, 2026Nov 1, 20262 roosters daily
RaccoonHuntingNov 10, 2026Jan 31, 2027No limit
RaccoonTrappingNov 10, 2026Jan 31, 2027No 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.

Henry County Wildlife Area 3 counties, limits and harvest

Hunters on this ground follow the Henry County limit of 3 deer. The 2025-26 deer total for Henry County was 1,181, by ODNR's final report. Running total to November 3, 2026: 174.

CountyDeerSurveillanceDucksSpring zoneFall seasonDeer checked
Henry County3 deerNoASouthOpen1,181

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.

Henry County Wildlife Area 3 and the open ground around it

When parking fills at Henry County Wildlife Area 3, Henry County Wildlife Area 2 waits 5 miles to the northwest. Close by are 5 wildlife areas and 1 state park. No hunting at Girty’s Island Scenic River Area (scenic river land), Flatrock Scenic River Area (scenic river land) and Meyerholtz Wildlife Area (no open parcels).

Public landKindAcresCountyDistanceDirection
Henry County WA 2Wildlife area39Henry5 milesnorthwest
Florida Wildlife AreaWildlife area3Henry6 milesnorthwest
Henry County WA 1Wildlife area60Henry10 mileseast
North Turkeyfoot Wildlife AreaWildlife area458Henry10 milesnortheast
Wood County WA 7Wildlife area39Wood11 mileseast
Mary Jane Thurston SPState park105Henry14 milesnortheast

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 Henry County Wildlife Area 3

The handiest town is Napoleon, 9 miles off. Defiance, 15 miles out, is larger: 17,180 people in 2024. ODNR Wildlife District 2: Northwest Ohio is the nearest Division office, roughly 28 miles away.

TownCountyPeople (2024)DistanceDirection
NapoleonHenry8,7249 milesnorth
DefianceDefiance17,18015 mileswest
OttawaPutnam4,42218 milessouth
NeapolisLucas–18 milesnortheast
WauseonFulton7,45519 milesnorth
ODNR Wildlife District 2: Northwest Ohio

ODNR office · Findlay, Hancock County · about 28 mi away

(419) 424-5000 Drive to the door Visit online
Rogliattis Sports Center

sporting goods · Defiance, Defiance County · about 15 mi away

(419) 782-9182 Drive to the door
Fort Defiance Meats, Inc.

deer processing · Defiance, Defiance County · about 15 mi away

(419) 784-2982 Drive to the door Visit online
Stars & Stripes Fire Arms

sporting goods · Defiance, Defiance County · about 16 mi away

(419) 782-4867 Drive to the door Visit online
Shallow Creek Hunting Preserve

guide or preserve · Defiance, Defiance County · about 17 mi away

(419) 784-3911 Drive to the door
Burkholder Taxidermy

taxidermy · Defiance, Defiance County · about 20 mi away

(419) 782-9538 Drive to the door

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 Henry County Wildlife Area 3

Wildlife District Two: 952 Lima Ave, Findlay, OH 45840, tel. 419-424-5000. Wildlife officer for Henry County: Matthew R. Smith ((419) 429-8386). 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 Henry County Wildlife Area 3

Fox squirrel on a tree trunk
Fox squirrel on a tree trunk (file photo)
White-tailed deer buck
White-tailed deer buck (file photo)
Wild turkey in the grass
Wild turkey in the grass (file photo)

Henry County Wildlife Area 3: 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 Henry County Wildlife Area 3.

DayMomentFirst sunLast sunDeer lightMarsh lightField light
Sep 26, 2026Archery deer opens7:26 a.m.7:29 p.m.6:56 a.m. to 7:59 p.m.6:56 a.m. to 7:29 p.m.7:26 a.m. to 7:29 p.m.
Oct 1, 2026Fall turkey7:31 a.m.7:20 p.m.7:01 a.m. to 7:50 p.m.7:01 a.m. to 7:20 p.m.7:31 a.m. to 7:20 p.m.
Nov 6, 2026Rabbit and pheasant7:13 a.m.5:27 p.m.6:43 a.m. to 5:57 p.m.6:43 a.m. to 5:27 p.m.7:13 a.m. to 5:27 p.m.
Nov 14, 2026Second duck split7:23 a.m.5:19 p.m.6:53 a.m. to 5:49 p.m.6:53 a.m. to 5:19 p.m.7:23 a.m. to 5:19 p.m.
Nov 30, 2026Deer gun week7:41 a.m.5:09 p.m.7:11 a.m. to 5:39 p.m.7:11 a.m. to 5:09 p.m.7:41 a.m. to 5:09 p.m.
Dec 21, 2026Shortest day7:58 a.m.5:10 p.m.7:28 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.7:28 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.7:58 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.
Jan 2, 2027Muzzleloader8:02 a.m.5:17 p.m.7:32 a.m. to 5:47 p.m.7:32 a.m. to 5:17 p.m.8:02 a.m. to 5:17 p.m.

Fall turkey hours end at sunset.

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 Henry County Wildlife Area 3

Henry County Wildlife Area 3 hunters reach Oxbow Lake Wildlife Area Shooting Range, the nearest ODNR-listed range, after about 19 miles. The remaining cards are clubs within a 30-mile radius.

Oxbow Lake Wildlife Area
Shooting Range
Division of Wildlife range

Defiance, Defiance County · 19 mi

Set up for: shotgun, trap, class C

Range permit 18+ · ohiodnr.gov, checked Nov 5, 2026

Concealed 2 Protect LLC
outdoor range

Swanton, Lucas County · 20 mi

Set up for: handgun

Access not stated · gunranges.org, checked Nov 5, 2026

Cleland's Outdoor World
indoor range

Swanton, Lucas County · 27 mi

Set up for:

handgun, rimfire, archery,
3D archery, action
pistol

Access not stated · boisegunclub.com, checked Nov 5, 2026

From ODNR’s public range list and range pages, ranges’ own pages and directory listings, checked November 6, 2026.

Sister wildlife areas within driving range of Henry County Wildlife Area 3

Wildlife area

Henry County WA 2

39 acres, 5 mi

Wildlife area

Florida Wildlife Area

3 acres, 6 mi

Wildlife area

Henry County WA 1

60 acres, 10 mi

Wildlife area

North Turkeyfoot Wildlife Area

458 acres, 10 mi

Wildlife areas Access programs Public land map

Straight answers on Henry County Wildlife Area 3 for this season

Can I camp at Henry County Wildlife Area 3?

No camping here; stay in a nearby town.

When do the duck splits open around Henry County Wildlife Area 3?

Use Zone A: Oct 17 to Nov 1, 2026; Nov 14 to Dec 27, 2026.

What orange garment do I need on Henry County Wildlife Area 3?

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 Henry County Wildlife Area 3?

Portable stands are fine; baiting deer is not.

Who should I phone about hunting Henry County Wildlife Area 3?

The number on file is 419-424-5000.

Shooting hours for deer on Henry County Wildlife Area 3 this season?

For the gun opener: 7:11 a.m. until 5:39 p.m.

Can I hunt anywhere on Henry County Wildlife Area 3, or only parts?

Yes, open land.

Which town do I aim for when driving to Henry County Wildlife Area 3?

About 9 miles from Napoleon.

Is Sunday hunting legal on Henry County Wildlife Area 3?

Yes, Sundays are open in season.

How do I report a deer from Henry County Wildlife Area 3?

Game check closes at noon the next day; use the app, the website or the phone line.

How much ground does Henry County Wildlife Area 3 take in?

40 acres is the headline figure used on this page. Other measures appear in the table.

What paperwork must I carry on Henry County Wildlife Area 3?

No entry pass: the Ohio hunting license and the species permit are enough, such as an either-sex deer permit ($31.20 resident).

Which lottery hunts include Henry County Wildlife Area 3?

No 2026 lottery hunts are listed for it; hunt it during the regular seasons.

Wrapping up the Henry County Wildlife Area 3 plan

Confirm the county limit, the zone and the open dates for Henry County Wildlife Area 3 before you load the truck.

Public land pins Every Ohio place Henry County Wildlife areas

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: Charles Patrick Ewing (CC BY 2.0); ShenandoahNPS (Public domain); James St. John (CC BY 2.0).