Ohio - Public Land

[buckeye_hunter]

I would have to agree that there are too many people that don't follow the regulations here in Ohio.

There just aren't enough game wardens to keep an eye on everything. If you hunt public land here, you have to expect(not like or accept) some degree of violations.

I was bowhunting youth shotgun weekend and watched two adults shoot three deer. They then had the kids put tags on the deer. I called the game warden for the county, but nothing could be proven. Made me sick, they did nothing but teach the kids poaching was okay.

-Charlie

[leatherneck]

It's always nice to have the area supervisor(game warden) on speed dial. He's a great friend of mine and is always available. Only had to call him once in the last ten years. Most people around here know he hunts with our crew so we don't get too many violators.
Don't like 4-wheelers!!!!! They just make trails and people love to walk trails. I've drug for 4 hours to get a buck out. They are good to get deer out but only when the property allows. Most people who hunt with them use them all the time instead of just to retrieve game.
Sorry to get off subject.

[IronCreekArcher]

I think I have my hunt this year narrowed to the Woodbury and Tri-Valley areas.  Do any have some suggestions where or how to start?  Being a reclaimed mining area are there dangerous areas that I should be aware of?  I really don't want to step into a hidden mine shaft or something.  Granted I will pre-scout in the daylight but I am just wondering...

[KPaul]

watch out for high walls in reclaimed strip mined areas.unstable rock formations that you could walk off  in the dark if you don't know your way around!also would'nt set up at the base of a highwall area either.have seen rocks come tumbling down unexpectantly.

[BEN]

At Woodbury there are no mine shafts that I'm aware of----it was all strip mined and reclaimed. lots of cuts, saddles, high-walls, and ponds all over the place. If you are new to the area---bring a compass to keep from getting turned around. If you like hunting THICK stuff---look for the autumn olive fields ----you can set up REAL CLOSE on the ground if you do some trimming or find where the trails enter the woods.
Good trick I picked up from Elkherder and expounded on a little----I go to Google earth and check out a prospective area when looking for a new spot. I then print off the page and take it with me---makes it easier to re-orient yourself if you get into a mess of cutbacks and ravines while scouting or hunting.  Lots of deer here----I have only seen a few BIG bucks myself----but then again I don't hunt them----I hunt the does cause I figure the boys will be there eventually and in the meantime, I can fill my freezer.

If you have any questions or need help in this area---you can PM me.......I've never hunted the Tri-valley area though. I'm pretty sure you can get on the ODNR website and get a map of each area, but they are really only good for locating boundaries.

ben

[Archer Fanatic]

If you hunt Woodbury make sure you look up Twig Archery. He sells wood shafts and other trad. equipment. Plus you will enjoy his log home and personal 3-d course.

[leatherneck]

Not much to worry about around the Egypt valley area in regards to mining shafts. Plenty of highwalls though. Pretty easy to navigate with the walls due to the fact only certain places to go up anmd down. great for funnels too. Bring some glow tacks and that will help you out a bunch.

[IronCreekArcher]

Thanks a bunch guys I will keep you all in mind as the season draws closer and I get a little more info...

[bowmofo]

Twig Archery.Does he have a website?

[McGeeM]

No, Twig does not have a website. His number is (740)829 2847.

[IronCreekArcher]

ttt for any more suggestions or advice...