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Mohawk Lake Hunt Area: seasons, rules and access
One public hunting area of 3,667 acres in Coshocton County and Knox County, open to licensed hunters.
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Getting to Mohawk Lake Hunt Area
Mohawk Lake Hunt Area: size, setting and history
Mohawk Lake Hunt Area covers 3,667 acres in Coshocton County and Knox County, a public hunting area run by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Questions go to District 4 in Athens, the district that covers it. Parcels are held under a cooperative agreement.
Sources disagree on size, from 3,655 to 3,667 acres; this page uses 3,667 (ODNR lands layer SUM_CALC_ACRES).
| Record | Acres |
|---|---|
| Hunting-status layer | 3,667 |
| GIS parcel area | 3,655 |
From the agency page, ODNR hunting-status layer; retrieved 2026-11-05, checked November 6, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Mohawk Lake Hunt Area
Mohawk Lake Hunt Area: rules that apply on the ground
No restricted parcels: Mohawk Lake Hunt Area is open land in the status layer.
- Drive and park only on designated roads and lots.
- No camping; only three wildlife areas allow it.
- From May 2 to August 31 the night closure runs 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Target practice only at a designated Division of Wildlife range.
- No salt, grain or feed may be put out.
- Portable stands only; nothing inserted into a tree.
- Count your does: two antlerless deer from public areas per year.
- The land is held under a cooperative agreement with the Division of Wildlife.
- Lottery permits cover some hunts.
From the agency page, public hunting area rules; checked November 6, 2026.
Drawn hunts at Mohawk Lake Hunt Area
Mohawk Lake Hunt Area carries 1 lottery hunt in 2026, namely 1 trapping. A $3 fee buys one entry per hunt; results come by email. The trapping drawings happen face to face on October 3, 2026.
| Hunt # | Drawing | Category | Apply | Rules PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2867 | Mohawk Dam MWCD beaver/otter trapping | Trapping | In person, Oct. 3 | packet |
Hunts from the ODNR controlled hunting access lotteries page and the 2026-27 regulations, pp. 26-27; checked November 6, 2026.
When the Mohawk Lake Hunt Area game is in season
ODNR and the lottery list tie trapping to Mohawk Lake Hunt Area.
| Game | Season | Opens | Closes | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mink | Trapping | Nov 10, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | No limit |
| Muskrat | Trapping | Nov 10, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | No limit |
| Beaver | Trapping | Dec 26, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | No limit |
| River otter | Trapping | Dec 26, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | 3 per season |
| River otter | Trapping | Dec 26, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | 1 of the 3 |
Dates and limits from the 2026-27 hunting seasons list and the 2026-27 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations; species from the record (controlled hunt lotteries); checked November 6, 2026.
County rules around Mohawk Lake Hunt Area
Coshocton County allows 3 deer per hunter in 2026-27. The 2025-26 deer total for Coshocton County was 8,527, by ODNR's final report. This season to November 3, 2026, 2,193 deer have been checked there.
| County | Deer limit | CWD | Zone | Spring | Fall | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coshocton County | 3 deer | No | C | South | Open | 8,527 |
| Knox County | 3 deer | No | C | South | Open | 6,704 |
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.
Mapped hunting places beside Mohawk Lake Hunt Area
Mohican River Wildlife Area lies 2 miles northwest of the Mohawk Lake Hunt Area point, the nearest open land. Nearby public places: 4 wildlife areas and 2 public access areas. Neighbours closed to hunting: Brinkhaven Oak Barrens Dedicated Nature Preserve (nature preserve), Galehouse Scenic River Land (scenic river land) and Kokosing Scenic River (scenic river land).
| Public land | Kind | Acres | County | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohican River Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 475 | Knox | 2 miles | northwest |
| Six Mile Dam – Walhonding River Fishing Access | Access area | 24 | Coshocton | 11 miles | east |
| Lower Killbuck Creek WA | Wildlife area | 161 | Holmes | 12 miles | northeast |
| Killbuck Walhonding Public Access | Access area | 20 | Coshocton | 12 miles | east |
| Woodbury Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 19,252 | Coshocton | 13 miles | southeast |
| Richland County WA 1 | Wildlife area | 89 | Richland | 17 miles | northwest |
Point: ODNR DNR_Lands_Hunting_Status layer, 2 parcels (polygon centroid of the largest part). Straight-line distances. Closed places from the lands.json closed list. Checked November 6, 2026. Statewide public land map.
Mohawk Lake Hunt Area: who to call and which map to carry
District help: Wildlife District Four, 360 E State St, Athens, OH 45701, 740-589-9930. Coshocton County is patrolled by officer Jerrod Allison ((740) 502-4586). Poaching tips go to 1-800-POACHER, any hour.
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, 2 parcels (polygon centroid of the largest part); checked November 6, 2026.
Mohawk Lake Hunt Area: towns, shops and the nearest ODNR office
Measured straight, Warsaw is 9 miles from Mohawk Lake Hunt Area. Mount Vernon, 16 miles out, is larger: 17,329 people in 2024. Allow for 9 miles of straight-line distance to the Warsaw ODNR office.
| Town | County | 2024 population | Away | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | Coshocton | 650 | 9 miles | east |
| Mount Vernon | Knox | 17,329 | 16 miles | west |
| Millersburg | Holmes | 3,264 | 18 miles | northeast |
| Loudonville | Ashland | 2,778 | 18 miles | north |
| Coshocton | Coshocton | 11,114 | 19 miles | southeast |
Towns from places.json (Census 2024 estimates); ODNR offices and businesses from services.json listings; straight-line miles. Checked November 6, 2026.
First and last legal minutes across Mohawk Lake Hunt Area seasons
Around Mohawk Lake Hunt Area, deer light opens 30 minutes before sunrise and ends 30 minutes after sunset; rabbit and pheasant hunters keep strict sunrise to sunset.
| Day | Marker | Sun up | Sun down | Deer hours | Duck hours | Upland hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Archery deer opens | 7:19 a.m. | 7:21 p.m. | 6:49 a.m. to 7:51 p.m. | 6:49 a.m. to 7:21 p.m. | 7:19 a.m. to 7:21 p.m. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Fall turkey | 7:24 a.m. | 7:13 p.m. | 6:54 a.m. to 7:43 p.m. | 6:54 a.m. to 7:13 p.m. | 7:24 a.m. to 7:13 p.m. |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Rabbit and pheasant | 7:03 a.m. | 5:22 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. to 5:52 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. to 5:22 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. to 5:22 p.m. |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Deer gun week | 7:31 a.m. | 5:04 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. to 5:34 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. to 5:04 p.m. | 7:31 a.m. to 5:04 p.m. |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Second duck split | 7:42 a.m. | 5:03 p.m. | 7:12 a.m. to 5:33 p.m. | 7:12 a.m. to 5:03 p.m. | 7:42 a.m. to 5:03 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:48 a.m. | 5:05 p.m. | 7:18 a.m. to 5:35 p.m. | 7:18 a.m. to 5:05 p.m. | 7:48 a.m. to 5:05 p.m. |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Muzzleloader | 7:51 a.m. | 5:13 p.m. | 7:21 a.m. to 5:43 p.m. | 7:21 a.m. to 5:13 p.m. | 7:51 a.m. to 5:13 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.
Mohawk Lake Hunt Area and the Ohio event calendar
On November 5, 2026 the 10-mile circle held 1 date ahead.
| Starts | Event | Distance | Site | Go | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2027 | Knox County DU Annual Banquet · DU dinner, Howard | 9 | Howard, Knox County | Tickets | Source |
Mohawk Lake Hunt Area district scenes and wildlife photos
Public range and clubs on the road to Mohawk Lake Hunt Area
Coshocton County holds the ODNR-listed range nearest Mohawk Lake Hunt Area: Woodbury Wildlife Area Shooting Range (12 miles). After it come club ranges that sit inside 30 miles.
From ODNR’s public range list and range pages, ranges’ own pages and directory listings, checked November 6, 2026.
Things people ask before driving to Mohawk Lake Hunt Area
Do I need hunter orange on Mohawk Lake Hunt Area during gun week?
Ohio requires a visible orange garment during deer gun seasons; camo orange counts.
May I bait deer on Mohawk Lake Hunt Area?
Portable stands yes, bait no.
Which phone line answers questions on Mohawk Lake Hunt Area?
The Wildlife District Four office, 740-589-9930.
Deer hours at Mohawk Lake Hunt Area on the first gun day?
Thirty minutes before sunrise to thirty after sunset; on November 30, 2026 that is 7:01 a.m. to 5:34 p.m. here (NOAA solar formula).
Is Mohawk Lake Hunt Area fully open to hunters in the ODNR layer?
All parcels are open in the status layer.
Where do hunters buy supplies near Mohawk Lake Hunt Area?
About 9 miles from Warsaw.
Are Sundays open for hunting on Mohawk Lake Hunt Area?
Ohio has no statewide Sunday restriction, so Sundays follow the regular seasons unless a lottery permit sets the day.
Game check rules after a kill on Mohawk Lake Hunt Area?
Check it in by noon the next day; no check station visit is needed.
Acreage check: how large is Mohawk Lake Hunt Area?
3,667 acres, according to the ODNR lands layer SUM_CALC_ACRES.
What must I hold to hunt Mohawk Lake Hunt Area legally?
Ohio license first, then the game permit. Public hunting land in Ohio charges no access fee. Some hunts here are by lottery permit.
Are there controlled hunts on Mohawk Lake Hunt Area?
1 drawn hunt(s) for 2026 (trapping). Apply for $3 each.
How many deer may one hunter kill around Mohawk Lake Hunt Area?
3, as set for Coshocton County. Only one buck per season in Ohio, and two antlerless deer at most from public land.
Can I camp at Mohawk Lake Hunt Area?
No; book a room in a nearby town.
Last checks before loading up for Mohawk Lake Hunt Area
Rules, closures and lottery details for Mohawk Lake Hunt Area can change mid-season; posted signs and the ODNR page have the last word.
Sources: source 1 · source 2; 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); Juliana Chong (CC BY 2.0); Art Anderson (CC BY-SA 3.0).