spring turkey zone · Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife
South spring turkey zone
Ohio, United States
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About South spring turkey zone
South spring turkey zone is a spring turkey zone in Ohio, United States, set by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. It covers about 100,530 km² (38,815 mi²). Towns inside it include Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton and Canton.
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 Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- South
- Area
- 100,530 km²
- Area (miles)
- 38,815 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,483 km² of public or protected land inside it, 5% 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 | 1,927 | 2% |
| Forest Service Region 09 Eastern | 989 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 883 | under 1% |
| Huntington | 218 | under 1% |
| Muskingum Watershed Conservancy | 211 | under 1% |
| State of Ohio | 95 | under 1% |
| Ohio Department Of Natural Resources | 86 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 76 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,150 | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for South spring turkey zone are in Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Official regulations: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for South spring turkey zone
- 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 South spring turkey zone?
About 100,530 km² (38,815 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in South spring turkey zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,483 km² of public or protected land, 5% 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 South spring turkey zone?
In Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife's official regulations: https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/wildlife/hunting-trapping-regulations
Which units are next to South spring turkey zone?
In the same unit system: Northeast spring turkey zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (area definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zones set by Ohio DNR (OAC 1501:31-15-09); 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.