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Wood County Wildlife Area 9 hunting guide for 2026-27
64 acres on record as a state wildlife area in Wood County.
Photo: Ohio Department of Natural Resources (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Getting to Wood County Wildlife Area 9
What Wood County Wildlife Area 9 allows and what it bans
The hunting-status layer shows Wood County Wildlife Area 9 as open throughout.
- Motor vehicles: designated roads and parking only.
- No campsites on this property.
- 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 Wood County Wildlife Area 9
Wood County Wildlife Area 9 at a glance for hunters
Wood County Wildlife Area 9: 64 acres in Wood 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) ("Wood county wildlife area 9").
| Layer or document | Acres |
|---|---|
| Hunting-status layer | 64 |
| GIS parcel area | 64 |
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 Wood County Wildlife Area 9
Statewide seasons apply on Wood County Wildlife Area 9; ODNR lists no game for it.
| 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 |
| 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.
Wood County Wildlife Area 9 counties, limits and harvest
Hunters on this ground follow the Wood County limit of 3 deer. Wood County hunters checked 1,434 deer in 2025-26 (687 antlered). Running total to November 3, 2026: 301.
| County | Deer | Surveillance | Ducks | Spring zone | Fall season | Deer checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood County | 3 deer | No | B | South | Closed | 1,434 |
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.
Wood County Wildlife Area 9 and the open ground around it
When parking fills at Wood County Wildlife Area 9, Miltonville Maumee River Access waits 11 miles to the west. Close by are 3 wildlife areas, 2 public access areas and 1 state park. No hunting at Audubon Islands State Nature Preserve (nature preserve), Lake Lepomis Wildlife Area (no open parcels) and Campbell State Nature Preserve (nature preserve).
| Area | Kind | Acres | County | Miles off | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miltonville Maumee River Access | Access area | 1 | Wood | 11 miles | west |
| Maumee Bay State Park | State park | 1,336 | Lucas | 13 miles | northeast |
| Missionary Island Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 297 | Lucas | 13 miles | west |
| Mallard Club Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 402 | Lucas | 14 miles | northeast |
| Aldrich Pond Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 41 | Sandusky | 14 miles | east |
| Maumee River Weir Rapids WA | Access area | 6 | Wood | 14 miles | west |
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 Wood County Wildlife Area 9
The handiest town is Perrysburg, 7 miles off. Of the five, Toledo is the biggest with 265,638 residents (2024 estimate). ODNR Magee Marsh Wildlife Area headquarters is the nearest Division office, roughly 17 miles away.
| Town | County | People (2024) | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perrysburg | Wood | 25,313 | 7 miles | west |
| Curtice | Ottawa | – | 9 miles | northeast |
| Toledo | Lucas | 265,638 | 10 miles | northwest |
| Bowling Green | Wood | 30,463 | 13 miles | southwest |
| Rocky Ridge | Ottawa | 306 | 15 miles | east |
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 Wood County Wildlife Area 9
Wildlife District Two: 952 Lima Ave, Findlay, OH 45840, tel. 419-424-5000. Wildlife officer for Wood County: Eric VonAlmen ((419) 429-8397). 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.
Wood County Wildlife Area 9: 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 Wood County Wildlife Area 9.
| Day | Moment | First sun | Last sun | Deer light | Marsh light | Field light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Archery deer opens | 7:24 a.m. | 7:26 p.m. | 6:54 a.m. to 7:56 p.m. | 6:54 a.m. to 7:26 p.m. | 7:24 a.m. to 7:26 p.m. |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Rabbit and pheasant | 7:11 a.m. | 5:25 p.m. | 6:41 a.m. to 5:55 p.m. | 6:41 a.m. to 5:25 p.m. | 7:11 a.m. to 5:25 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Second duck split | 7:29 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. | 6:59 a.m. to 5:41 p.m. | 6:59 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. | 7:29 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Deer gun week | 7:40 a.m. | 5:06 p.m. | 7:10 a.m. to 5:36 p.m. | 7:10 a.m. to 5:06 p.m. | 7:40 a.m. to 5:06 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:57 a.m. | 5:07 p.m. | 7:27 a.m. to 5:37 p.m. | 7:27 a.m. to 5:07 p.m. | 7:57 a.m. to 5:07 p.m. |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Muzzleloader | 8:00 a.m. | 5:14 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. to 5:44 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. to 5:14 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. to 5:14 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.
What the cover looks like around Wood County Wildlife Area 9
Ranges to visit before hunting Wood County Wildlife Area 9
Wood County Wildlife Area 9 hunters reach Resthaven Wildlife Area Shooting Range, the nearest ODNR-listed range, after about 35 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.
Classes, hunts and dinners near Wood County Wildlife Area 9
Held on this property or within about 10 miles: 1 date ahead. Checked November 5, 2026.
| When | Title | Away | Location | Register or details | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Maumee Bay Youth Deer Hunt (age 4-17) · JAKES youth deer hunt, Oregon | 10 | Oregon, Lucas County | Event details | Source |
Straight answers on Wood County Wildlife Area 9 for this season
Who should I phone about hunting Wood County Wildlife Area 9?
The number on file is 419-424-5000.
Shooting hours for deer on Wood County Wildlife Area 9 this season?
For the gun opener: 7:10 a.m. until 5:36 p.m.
Can I hunt anywhere on Wood County Wildlife Area 9, or only parts?
Yes, open land.
Which town do I aim for when driving to Wood County Wildlife Area 9?
Perrysburg is the nearest, 7 miles off.
Is Sunday hunting legal on Wood County Wildlife Area 9?
Yes, Sundays are open in season.
How do I report a deer from Wood County Wildlife Area 9?
Game check closes at noon the next day; use the app, the website or the phone line.
How much ground does Wood County Wildlife Area 9 take in?
64 acres is the headline figure used on this page.
What paperwork must I carry on Wood County Wildlife Area 9?
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 Wood County Wildlife Area 9?
No 2026 lottery hunts are listed for it; hunt it during the regular seasons.
How many deer may one hunter kill around Wood County Wildlife Area 9?
Up to 3, by the county rule. Statewide, only one antlered deer, and no more than two antlerless deer may come from public hunting areas.
Can I camp at Wood County Wildlife Area 9?
No camping here; stay in a nearby town.
When do the duck splits open around Wood County Wildlife Area 9?
Use Zone B: Oct 17 to Oct 25, 2026; Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027.
What orange garment do I need on Wood County Wildlife Area 9?
Yes in the deer gun and muzzleloader seasons: a solid or camouflage orange vest, coat, jacket or coveralls (waterfowl hunters excepted).
Wrapping up the Wood County Wildlife Area 9 plan
Confirm the county limit, the zone and the open dates for Wood County Wildlife Area 9 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: USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public domain); Russ (CC BY 2.0); Wing-Chi Poon (CC BY-SA 2.5).