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Hunting Putnam County Wildlife Area 2: what the ODNR record shows
41 acres of public state wildlife area ground in Putnam County.
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Getting to Putnam County Wildlife Area 2
What kind of place Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 is
Expect 41 acres of state wildlife area here, in Putnam County, with the ODNR Division of Wildlife in charge. In ODNR terms this is District 2 country, with district staff based in Findlay. In the parcel data the land is owned outright by the state. In the Ohio Administrative Code it is "Putnam county wildlife area 2" (1501:31-15-04(A)(1)).
| Where the figure comes from | Acres |
|---|---|
| Hunting-status layer | 41 |
| GIS parcel area | 41 |
From the agency page, ODNR hunting-status layer, OAC; retrieved 2026-11-05, checked November 6, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Putnam County Wildlife Area 2
Before the first shot on Putnam County Wildlife Area 2
All of Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 carries the open status in the ODNR layer.
- Keep trucks on the open roads and in marked lots.
- Camping is prohibited (Appalachian Hills, Simco and Woodbury are the exceptions).
- 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.
Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 season dates, game by game
Without a species list for Putnam County Wildlife Area 2, use the statewide calendar below. 2027 spring turkey dates are pending, so the 2026 dates are shown.
| 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 |
| 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.
What else lies near Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 on the map
First on the neighbour list is Putnam County Wildlife Area #4, 1 mile away and south of here. Six neighbours by kind: 5 wildlife areas and 1 public access area.
| Place | Type | Acres | County | Straight line | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County WA #4 | Wildlife area | 64 | Putnam | 1 mile | south |
| Putnam County WA 1 | Wildlife area | 39 | Putnam | 2 miles | northeast |
| Cascade Wayside Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 36 | Putnam | 2 miles | west |
| Putnam County WA 3 | Wildlife area | 41 | Putnam | 5 miles | west |
| Ottoville Quarry Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 7 | Putnam | 7 miles | southwest |
| Five Mile Creek – Auglaize River Access | Access area | 6 | Defiance | 18 miles | northwest |
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 Putnam County Wildlife Area 2
County limit where it lies: 3 deer (Putnam County). Final 2025-26 figure for Putnam County: 1,376 deer checked. Early 2026-27 tally (to November 3, 2026): 313 deer.
| County | Deer bag | DSA | Duck zone | Turkey | Fall | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | 3 deer | No | B | South | Open | 1,376 |
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 Putnam County Wildlife Area 2
Fuel, ice and groceries: Ottawa is nearest, 11 miles away. For a full grocery run, Lima (34,690 people) is the pick. The closest ODNR desk: Findlay, 30 miles in a straight line.
| Nearest towns | County | Population | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | Putnam | 4,422 | 11 miles | east |
| Lima | Allen | 34,690 | 20 miles | south |
| Defiance | Defiance | 17,180 | 20 miles | north |
| Paulding | Paulding | 3,532 | 20 miles | northwest |
| Van Wert | Van Wert | 11,123 | 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.
Daylight math for Putnam County Wildlife Area 2, 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 Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 rather than a Columbus table.
| Date | Season point | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer | Waterfowl, squirrel | Rabbit, pheasant, dove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Archery deer opens | 7:27 a.m. | 7:29 p.m. | 6:57 a.m. to 7:59 p.m. | 6:57 a.m. to 7:29 p.m. | 7:27 a.m. to 7:29 p.m. |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Fall turkey | 7:32 a.m. | 7:21 p.m. | 7:02 a.m. to 7:51 p.m. | 7:02 a.m. to 7:21 p.m. | 7:32 a.m. to 7:21 p.m. |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Rabbit and pheasant | 7:13 a.m. | 5:29 p.m. | 6:43 a.m. to 5:59 p.m. | 6:43 a.m. to 5:29 p.m. | 7:13 a.m. to 5:29 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Second duck split | 7:31 a.m. | 5:15 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. | 7:31 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Deer gun week | 7:41 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. | 7:11 a.m. to 5:41 p.m. | 7:11 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. | 7:41 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:58 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. | 7:28 a.m. to 5:41 p.m. | 7:28 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. | 7:58 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Muzzleloader | 8:02 a.m. | 5:19 p.m. | 7:32 a.m. to 5:49 p.m. | 7:32 a.m. to 5:19 p.m. | 8:02 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 Putnam County Wildlife Area 2
The Wildlife District Two office is at 952 Lima Ave, Findlay, OH 45840 (419-424-5000). Report problems to Jason Porinchok, the county wildlife officer, at (419) 429-8391. Report poaching at 1-800-762-2437.
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 Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 country and its game
Putnam County Wildlife Area 2: the nearest public range, then clubs
For a no-dues line, Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 hunters head 26 miles to Oxbow Lake 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.
Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 questions, from permits to parking
Orange clothing rules at Putnam County Wildlife Area 2?
Wear an orange vest, coat or coveralls in all deer gun weeks; duck hunters are exempt.
What time can I start deer hunting at Putnam County Wildlife Area 2?
Legal deer light on November 30, 2026: 7:11 a.m. to 5:41 p.m.
Who manages hunting on Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 day to day?
Phone 419-424-5000.
How far is Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 from the closest town?
Ottawa, 11 miles away in a straight line.
Are parts of Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 closed to hunters?
Yes, ODNR marks it open.
When must I check game taken on Putnam County Wildlife Area 2?
By noon the following day, through HuntFish OH, wildohio.gov or by phone.
Can I hunt Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 on a Sunday in Ohio?
Ohio law has no Sunday closure.
Do I need more than an Ohio hunting license for Putnam County Wildlife Area 2?
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 Putnam County Wildlife Area 2?
It takes in 41 acres of ground.
What deer limit covers Putnam County Wildlife Area 2?
Putnam County allows 3. One antlered deer statewide; public areas cap antlerless deer at two a year.
Does ODNR draw permits for Putnam County Wildlife Area 2?
None on the 2026 list, so regular seasons apply.
Which Ohio waterfowl zone covers Putnam County Wildlife Area 2?
Waterfowl Zone B: ducks Oct 17 to Oct 25, 2026; Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027.
Is camping allowed on Putnam County Wildlife Area 2?
Not allowed; only three wildlife areas have camping.
Putnam County Wildlife Area 2 trip, last details
Saw a violation on Putnam County Wildlife Area 2? Call 1-800-POACHER; tips can stay anonymous.
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: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain); James St. John (CC BY 2.0); YellowstoneNPS (Public domain).