quail open area · Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife
Quail open counties
Ohio, United States
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About Quail open counties
Quail open counties is a quail open area in Ohio, United States, set by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. It covers about 20,225 km² (7,809 mi²). Towns inside it include Dayton, Hamilton, Kettering, Middletown, Fairfield and Huber Heights.
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 Northern bobwhite.
- Unit code
- Open
- Area
- 20,225 km²
- Area (miles)
- 7,809 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,467 km² of public or protected land inside it, 7% 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 | 958 | 5% |
| Forest Service Region 09 Eastern | 138 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 64 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 63 | under 1% |
| State of Ohio | 49 | under 1% |
| Huntington | 44 | under 1% |
| Louisville | 38 | under 1% |
| Five Rivers Metroparks | 32 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 122 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern bobwhite | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Northern bobwhite | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | 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 Quail open counties
- 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 Quail open counties (quail open area)?
About 20,225 km² (7,809 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Quail open counties?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,467 km² of public or protected land, 7% 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 Quail open counties?
This page lists 2 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 (area definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Open counties set by Ohio DNR (OAC 1501:31-15-11); county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). 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.