CWD disease surveillance area · Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife
Disease Surveillance Area
Ohio, United States
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About Disease Surveillance Area
Disease Surveillance Area is a CWD disease surveillance area in Ohio, United States, set by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. It covers about 5,255 km² (2,029 mi²). Towns inside it include Marion, Lima, Bucyrus, Kenton, Delphos and Upper Sandusky.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- DSA
- Area
- 5,255 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,029 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 101 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Department of Natural Resources | 43 | under 1% |
| Huntington | 37 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 9.7 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 2.2 | under 1% |
| City of Upper Sandusky | 1.5 | under 1% |
| Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District | 1.3 | under 1% |
| City of Lima | 1.1 | under 1% |
| City of Marion | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 5.2 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 12, 2026 to Feb 7, 2027 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 19, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 2, 2027 to Jan 5, 2027 | muzzleloader source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Disease Surveillance Area
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Disease Surveillance Area (CWD disease surveillance area)?
About 5,255 km² (2,029 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Disease Surveillance Area?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 101 km² of public or protected land, 2% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Disease Surveillance Area?
This page lists 5 seasons a person has checked against Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Licence: Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.