0TXJ9r|0@b/\DBd04B\iRF_k?[J k1N}u7;Xed_ YR\>[G={Q`RryI-\E^w>N=QAOrfYQr!UB%zr`I(\h^w`X@mg|7l5. Terrain Tip: Again, use topo maps to help dial in on ridge points in vast areas of rolling hills. And its almost impossible to do so in the afternoon. Nearby Parks. Slip back in there three or four hours before daylight, get set up with several hours of darkness left to go, and wait for the deer to come back to bed. The Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area is more than 5,700 acres with land in both Wayne and Holmes counties. Its amazing how every portion of high-timbered ground can have a hunter per acre, but hit the cattail water edge and all pressure stops. 13 A nearby property owner is burning trash and the smoke is bothering us. In the video above, Matt Willson of Ruger highlights the features with Game & Fish's John Taranto. Once you find them, move in to inspect. There ain't much left when you take a map and cross off everywhere people go to hunt. Seasoned whitetail hunters welcome those attitudes among their less-avid peers; it means they have the woods and fields to themselves during a time of the year and at a point in the season when many actually prefer to be hunting. Heres why. When you look at a pressured public property, you have to wonder how mature bucks survive there. Oftentimes, its because hunters pay too much attention to the first two requirements, and not enough to the third cover. Mohican State Park. 61 0 obj <> endobj The state wildlife area is nearly 6000 acres while the marsh itself extends over a much larger area. Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area is a prime player in that regard. Ive tried, and unless conditions are just perfect, wading through water and getting close enough to the bed without being detected can be extremely tricky. The Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area is more than 5,700 acres with land in both Wayne and Holmes counties. In the above video, NWTF's Jason Burckhalter talks about the group's accomplishments and future plans with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Some two-thirds of the wildlife area is in cropland and grassland. The shovels piled up the dirt they dug, forming huge dikes on each side of the creek. These articles describe what our experience was like when we visited the park. 101 0 obj <>stream This land provides a great opportunity for hunters to hunt Ducks, Acres 4,500 County Jacksonville Near Jacksonville, Texas Game Its all good, he said. That means there are plenty of protected places for deer to frequent when the hunters are out in force. Solon, who started working at Killbuck in 1980, is thrilled that waterfowl and other species are once again making Big Spring their year-round home and breeding grounds. Later, we stopped at a parking spot by an entrance to the wildlife area on Force Road (at or near P-21 on wildlife area map). Use milkweed to see what the wind is really doing. It is the largest marsh outside of the northern Lake Erie region; over half its acreage is wetland. First one sings and the other one has a knob over the beak. Water. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. hb``f``d`b`Xj B, `u`3R",@ZCby(5;9fc1`?Px/+=4;84@e`2i g!|O They send the deer parts the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Reynoldsburg laboratories to be examined for CWD, a brain disease that is always fatal for deer and elk. amzn_assoc_asins = "B079J4ZQ6S,B0086GYPLU,B07G4L72NS,B076JJGMSY"; Its a surefire way to get up close and personal with a good deer. Furbearers, especially muskrats, provide many hours of recreational opportunity for trappers. It happens a lot. Bucks live and thrive in wet areas. Places like Pater may be the key to late season success on public land, for many hunters overlook the smaller wildlife areas. If you want to see wildlife, the best way is to just drive along the roads through Killbuck, Funk Bottoms and the other areas, Solon suggested. I would try right on the Wayne-Holmes county line. 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Spot and range targets without wasting valuable seconds switching between gear with Luepold's new rangefinder binocular, the BX-4 Range HD. But while visitors are not allowed in the refuge that includes Big Spring, they still have plenty of opportunities to see the waterfowl and other species that benefit from it. But bowhunters are primed to take advantage of these city deer. Editor's Note: This was originally published October 15, 2016. (Shutterstock image). Related G&F Deer Hunting Stories. River otters and trumpeter swans were released into the area, and they have both built-up sizable populations. All rights reserved (About Us). Fee: Free. About the same time the Big Spring Project got the green light, a decision was made to halt the never-ending war with falling trees. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Or, if the season is open, go in and hang the stand at night while the deer is out feeding. The lone report of a buck came from a hunter who wounded the deer, then saw it escape to private land where the hunter wasn't allowed to follow it. If those closed areas are adjacent to public hunting land or private acreage that welcomes deer hunters the deer are fair game for hunters who take advantage of the opportunity. ELD-X Precision Hunter). Anglers age 16 and older must hold an Ohio fishing license. During the season, the best way to get an idea is to hang an observation stand on the edge as high as you can safely get it. Raccoon hunting is productive throughout the area, especially along swamp edges. There are several areas where you can park your car off this gravel, one-lane road. `cH`AvS=Bc0OaF%oz0QR,_G wAcyx#ap`hjd1kyQi"rMq.MZ*.|{]fO/Mbt&)Aa6MzF*1 I*'YZz:;0%\kGiz Price Negotiable: Yes. Search, rescue, wildfire, and enforcement matters: 911- or - 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264) A local Forest Ranger is a valuable . Temperatures during hunting seasons typically range from 30F to 63F. You just have to get close enough to bedding areas to catch them on their feet in daylight for a shot. Its almost impossible to kill this deer in the afternoon unless he moves a long distance during daylight. That can come in the form of tall grasses (like CRP and CREP fields), young oaks, cedars, etc. My comment is Getting permission from the landowners. Below is a list of the best overlooked hotspots that produced my best public land bucks. The primary access to the wildlife area is from State Route 218 and State Route 790. The latter included black ducks, which had been notably absent. In the video above, Leopold's Shawn Skipper highlights the features of the exciting new optics with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. 50As Bucks love seclusion. Eric Lundgren of Ruger, which now owns Marlin, highlights the features of both rifles with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Solon said every time one fell in, it cost between $5,000 and $30,000 to clear the resulting logjam before it could create another breach. The landscape features a shallow glacial outwash valley with elevations that vary from 840 feet at the floor of Killbuck Creek near Holmesville to nearly 1,000 feet on hillsides parallel to the valley floor. The newly-created land mass made the Big Spring take a hard right, sending its estimated 4,500 gallons of water an hour into Killbuck Creek instead of the marsh. Its that simple, yet we all know how difficult it can be to consistently get close to and kill deer, especially mature bucks. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. The 360 Buckhammer cartridge is designed for lever-action rifles and will be available in two Remington Core-Lokt loads. If none are visible, walk the edges of the marsh until you cut tracks or see a trail that leads into / out of the marsh. The same is true at Alum Creek Wildlife Area. Its the same concept. The landscape at Killdeer is flat, with little natural drainage; however, land adjacent to the Little Sandusky River on the east edge of the area is a bit rolling. This complex is Ohios largest remaining marshland outside of the Lake Erie region. They need to have some bedding cover, too, but there usually is some good cover along river edges. She can be reached at editorial+barb@farmanddairy.com. The juvenile tundra swan is gray with a pinkish bill. Lots of big ol Fox squirrles!! The area extends north from Holmesville to three miles south of Wooster, and lies between State Route 83 on the east and State Route 226 on the west.The area is in a shallow, U-shaped glacial outwash valley. The balance is divided almost equally between woods and shrubby coverts and water. Terrain On Feb. 23, 2005, he was shed hunting on one of those farms when he found a large non-typical shed antler about 50 yards from a ladder stand that is known as the "river ladder." The stand is near a marsh close to the Potomac River. Solon is especially happy to see those returning. In talking to various wildlife officers in some of the counties Rex revealed as producing large late-season deer, a pattern developed. Ruger's popular American bolt-action rifle has been a hit with hunters for years. They shot around 10 does but no bucks. The pair had one adult deer to check on Monday morning. In recent weeks, six captive deer with ear tags had been harvested by hunters outside of fenced deer farms in Holmes County, two that were traced back to World Class Whitetails. The smart hunter will pick a leeward ridge during the rut that connects lots of bedding spurs. Its a win-win for the deer. Just be careful to not spook the deer. For rivers, kayak or canoe to the island and set up on the edge. That said, any type of edge habitat can produce. Waterfowl require shallow marshes or wet meadows for roosting and breeding, and for the insects, small mammals, amphibians and reptiles they depend on for food. It was with the support of Gov. Does and big bucks alike are there for the taking if you know where to go for some later-season deer hunting. We expect the eaglets to fledge soon, he said of the offspring of the renters in the heronry. Maps can be picked up at the wildlife station or found at the web-site listed above. When you look out over the cattails or swamp, look for small groups of trees or lone trees where there may be some hard ground to support buck bedding underneath. You still may find the best bedding areas a half mile or more away, but its the best place to start. The first is Funk Bottom Wildlife Area, a destination composed primarily of agricultural land that often floods late in the season, explaining why Funk is more famous as a waterfowling destination than as a deer-hunting one. Waterfowl hunting is very popular at this site. They can smell the does from above and below and are cruising near where they bed. According to Gallia County Wildlife Officer Roy Rucker, the Crown City Wildlife Area would be tough to beat as a public area to consider for late season deer hunting, whether pursuing bucks for the wall or does for the dinner table. :4mt|# ^AGE/@ s* 1E(7b' 8NO You must make it into the stand or blind without making a sound. The area's terrain features numerous small streams and is rolling to rugged in topography, with elevations that vary from 515 feet to 1,060 feet above sea level. Site by Gray Loon. All Rights Reserved. There is nary an acre of land open to the public for hunting across the entire county. Quite often, bucks leaving the beds in the evening take the safe way out. endstream endobj 66 0 obj <>stream Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. In particular prior to flying off as a group, the members of this group bob their heads up and down and vocalize loudly before and during take-off. Islands in marsh and swamp terrain can have incredible hunting, especially if they are remote, and/or surrounded by shallow water. It was expected that some silt and sediment would flow through the breach in the dike, but the sheer volume took many by surprise. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; Mute swans arent really mute, but compared to other swans they are very quiet. Nesting areas for prothonotary warblers and barn owls were built. Delaware Wildlife Area (WLA) in its namesake county gets a fair share of whitetail hunting pressure during prime time from Columbus to the south. Its common for deer to bed down in ditch and drainage systems, especially in plains states like Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, etc. More than half the area consists of marsh and swamp that is often flooded, making Killbuck the state's largest remaining marshland outside of the Lake Erie region. Many of the counties included acreage that is off-limits to deer hunting, and provided a refuge for pressured whitetails to retreat to. It can be very difficult to pinpoint where deer are laid up in this type of bedding cover. Because of this, deer will bed on the island of cover and walk or swim through the shallowest portion to get to the mainland each evening. Here are some places to remember. As such, big bucks survive by going where they seldom smell people. Together theyve created open fields and built dikes to increase the size of the wetlands. Its hard to beat a nice, dense cedar thicket. The area lies in the glaciated central hills region of Ohio, with flat to moderately rolling topography resulting in the majority of the wildlife area consisting of seasonally flooded moist soil meadows and bottomland hardwoods. "I didn't kill a deer yet, and I'm getting cold," said Brian Price of Cleveland, as Brown and Stafford checked his tags. Terrain Tip: Cut a trail into one of these areas and rake away all debris. I dont find big deer bedding in these areas as often as on ridge sides and points. First-time visitors will probably need a map to get around. Terrain Tip: Use Google Earth and hydro maps to locate lowland areas that could be marshy. On Monday morning, he would have been happy just to see a buck or a few does. Brown suggested contacting the landowner in a bid to try to retrieve the deer. Area Campgrounds. The combination of abundant agricultural lands and mast-producing woodlots makes Union County a productive place to pursue both bucks and does. Below is a list of the best overlooked hotspots that produced my best public land bucks. HtSMs0+:q8ppf6#Yr6I$':5%Ng& ! Dont Miss:How Mature Bucks Use the Wind. A section of the wildlife area is designated as a wildlife refuge and is off-limits to visitors. An "oxbow" is a bend in a river or creek that forms a bowl shaped loop that almost forms an island with just a small area of dry land connecting to the mainland. The excavation took about two months to complete in the summer of 2018. Deer are plentiful here, Brown said, and with lots of public access, both local hunters and big city sportsmen usually converge on the area for this special week of deer hunting. BBBC records indicated that southwest Ohio's Butler County has been a "big buck" producer in recent seasons. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. But within those little leftover pieces is where youll find the mature bucks hiding. Happily, the companies cut the trees back 30 yards on either side of the creek, and the Division of Wildlife got paid. Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews. Terrain Tip: Use topo maps to determine where those dry spots might be. Powder will rarely show you that. In the distance, we saw two groups (lamentations) of swans. The biggest hurdle? i have been hunting Killbuck Marsh for the last two years, and its got some pretty good hardwoods. Hundreds of Auction Advertisements for Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Its not easy to find them, but if water levels are low enough, you may see rubs leading to them. Deer are adaptive creatures. To kill bucks in daylight, we need to hunt them where they move during daylight. Marlin is back in the game with the re-introduction of the classic 336 and 1894 lever-action hunting rifles. 03 Where can I get tree seedlings to plant? With the right configuration of other habitat to go with them, cedars can provide quality bedding. D'Arcy Egan, special to The Plain Dealer. The more pressured the area, the deeper theyll go. Thats why were seeing such a large increase in suburban deer populations. County Road 149 is on the western boundary, Clinton Township Road 138 is on the eastern boundary, and Clinton Township Road 316 runs east and west through the area. Terrain Tip: Cedars are great for minimizing your scent but still be aware of the wind. The wind can even be bad when you think its good, too. Wildlife officials had made a big effort to let everyone in Holmes and Wayne counties know about CWD, and the check stations. Just as with marshes, the key is to locate dry land within these swamps. None of the deer tested positive for CWD, said Geoff Westerfield, the ODOW assistant wildlife manager supervisor in northeast Ohio. Price hunts squirrels and rabbits here, and tagged a deer a couple of years ago. I dont recall ever seeing so many swans in one place in the wild. You might be surprised. Utica Marsh Wildlife Management Area. Gun hunters are limited in most suburban areas. And thats why a lot of bucks that choose to bed in such locations die from old age rather than broadheads and bullets. Interesting way to name the swans. It can be a little trickier in timbered swamps that have trees growing in the wet areas. It also holds plenty of deer that find abundant cover in the dense habitat that borders the wetlands as well as the swamps themselves. They are majestic birds. BBBC record book numbers point to Wayne County as among the best in the district for producing qualifying racks bagged each December and January. The results of a hunting trip increases to a large extent by hiring a Killbuck guided deer hunt. About 56 percent of the acquisition unit consists of marsh and swamp that is flooded during some portion of the year. From this position they have a great advantage of being able to smell from above and below. Bucks also like to bed down on mid-range benches located on the downwind sides of slopes. An Ohio.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the State of Ohio. They had issued press releases, notified community groups and passed out informational material in both counties, as well as around the state. It is possible that renovations or other changes have occurred since the article was posted. Master Sportsman Ranger Sleeping Bag in Realtree Xtra. Think marsh edges, briar patches, early succession clear cuts, young Christmas tree plantations, creek bottoms, windrows, abandoned farmsteads, and fallow fields that have become overgrown with vines and woody vegetation. Research the general location and type of animal you want to take on. During the fall and spring migrations it is popular with a variety of waterfowl including the ubiquitous Canada geese, as well as snow geese, herons, egrets, and a variety of duck species. The water areas include more than 1,000 acres of marsh, a 360-acre green tree reservoir, an upground reservoir, and 125 ponds ranging from less than an acre to 50 acres in size, providing water sources and cover for late season deer. "I've helped Justin get his deer out of the woods over the years," said Torrence, with a smile. The trees had absolutely no value to wildlife, Solon said, but did have value to companies that wanted the low-grade wood for pallets. Edge terrain is where they find most of their food, water, and cover. AloNovus Corp. Its a lot of work but worth it, not only for waterfowl, but for songbirds, eagles, osprey and barn owls, as well as deer, turkey, rabbits and river otters that make their home at Killbuck. So those folks know just how hard it can be to target a buck in that labyrinth of standing timber. GET IN TOUCH Customer Service 1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543) wildinfo@dnr.ohio.gov Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM EST State Headquarters 2045 Morse Road Building G Columbus, OH, 43229 1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543) Millersburg, OH 44654 Trumpeter swans get their name because they trumpet. Out west, with fewer whitetail hunters, they'll often do just that. Hang stands too low or far away from where the deer will likely travel and you may not get a shot opportunity with all of foliage in the way. Wyandot County Road 115 provides access from State Route 294, two miles west of Harpster, and from State Route 309, eight miles west of Marion. They like oxbows where the dominant wind blows in from the dry land, they face the river and use the water as an escape. The wind blowing over the ridge creates a vacuum and pulls the rising thermal up the ridge. Terrain Tip: Ask landowners (private land) or property managers (public land) if they know of any places like this. Deer get out of the wind there and they also escape prying eyes. They were not there during archery season at all though. Terrain Tip: Scout ridges during the off-season. If they are, they wont live long. Mature tundra swans have black bills with a yellow, teardrop-like marking near each eye. The Model 336 is expected to be launched soon; the Model 1894 should launch this spring. Out West, deer gravitate to lone trees and islands of trees. The biggest typical buck I ever hunted lived in an oxbow in southwestern Iowa. Give a Gift These locations can be a slam dunk. Many of my biggest public land bucks were shot a stones throw from the road. Barbara Mudrak was a reporter for 25 years, mostly with the Akron Beacon Journal, and recently retired from teaching English and news writing at Alliance High School. Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area Shreve, OH 44676. Lovely post. M#,sS.iZc;2JE7]%( KY+lm77e]Z|Wn[`a5q(n8EJSKzTj. The Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area encompasses 5,671-acres and is situated in portions of Wayne and Holmes counties. A pasture or field that is no longer used soon grows up with trees and shrubs. At 228 acres it's small, offers moderate to steeply rolling topography located a mile-plus west of Shreve, north of state Route 226. Land Location. Hunters have already been assured there has been no record of CWD being contracted by humans. Pairs of sandhill cranes soar with necks outstretched as they search for muskrat huts or other suitable places to nest. Find that and youll likely find a rub-infested area where a big deer or two depending on the size of the area spends daylight hours. Receive emails as this discussion progresses. The trail is four miles long, and passes through a large variety of habitats. They will cruise the leeward ridges right in the thermal tunnel checking for does. Browning Ammunition has two big-game hunting loads new for 2023 that are effective on a wide range of species: the Max Point and Silver Series. Learn more in the video above, with Remington's Joel Hodgdon and Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Share On. A couple of local taxidermists and a few deer processors were cooperating with wildlife officials, making sure those deer were tested. amzn_assoc_linkid = "4ea0038170a64f214707d3b343c57158"; Share the post "Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area". Magnolia Outdoorsman Hunting a piece of public Louisiana Marsh. About 850 acres of the Killbuck wildlife area was set aside years ago as a refuge; controlled youth hunts for turkey and deer are the only human activity allowed. Its excellent fawning cover. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; Deer can still be found in the late season. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). They offer a great advantage to the deer that reside there. Find old logging roads, shelves, benches, and other flat spots just below ridgelines where deer will likely bed. The best way to hunt these? Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area is a 5,703-acre state wildlife area located 2 miles east of Shreve. If you're asked to log in with an OHID - the state's best-of-breed digital identity - your privacy, data, and personal information are protected by all federal and state digital security guidelines. On Monday morning, he settled for a fat doe, and let his son, Justin, 22, do the hard work of hauling the deer to their truck. Killbuck Creek used to snake back and forth in a serpentine pattern until the 1920s, when steam dredges turned it into a straight line. 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