waterfowl zone · Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife
Zone A
Ohio, United States
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About Zone A
Zone A is a waterfowl zone in Ohio, United States, set by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. It covers about 16,543 km² (6,387 mi²). Towns inside it include Toledo, Marion, Sandusky, Sidney, Oregon and Sylvania.
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 waterfowl.
- Unit code
- A
- Area
- 16,543 km²
- Area (miles)
- 6,387 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 389 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 | 145 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 61 | under 1% |
| Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge | 31 | under 1% |
| OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 28 | under 1% |
| Winous Point Marsh Conservancy | 19 | under 1% |
| Toledo Metropolitan Park | 19 | under 1% |
| Metroparks Toledo | 13 | under 1% |
| Ohio Department Of Natural Resources | 13 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 97 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American black duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| American coot | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| American wigeon | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Black scoter | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Blue-winged teal | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Brant (brent goose) | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Bufflehead | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Cackling goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Canada goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Canvasback | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Cinnamon teal | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Common goldeneye | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Common merganser | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Gadwall | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Greater scaup | Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Green-winged teal | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Harlequin duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Hooded merganser | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| King eider | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Lesser scaup | Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | source |
| Long-tailed duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Mallard | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Northern pintail | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Northern shoveler | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Redhead | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Ring-necked duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Ross's goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Ruddy duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Snow goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Surf scoter | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| White-winged scoter | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Wood duck | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Greater scaup | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| Lesser scaup | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | source |
| American black duck | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| American coot | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| American wigeon | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Black scoter | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Blue-winged teal | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Brant (brent goose) | Nov 14, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027 | source |
| Bufflehead | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Cackling goose | Nov 14, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027 | source |
| Canada goose | Nov 14, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027 | source |
| Canvasback | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Cinnamon teal | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Common goldeneye | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Common merganser | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Gadwall | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Greater scaup | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Green-winged teal | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Harlequin duck | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Hooded merganser | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| King eider | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Lesser scaup | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Long-tailed duck | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Mallard | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Northern pintail | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Northern shoveler | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Redhead | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Ring-necked duck | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Ross's goose | Nov 14, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027 | source |
| Ruddy duck | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Snow goose | Nov 14, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027 | source |
| Surf scoter | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Nov 14, 2026 to Feb 1, 2027 | source |
| White-winged scoter | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| Wood duck | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife
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Next to it in the same unit system
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What HuntGrid shows for Zone A
- 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 Zone A (waterfowl zone)?
About 16,543 km² (6,387 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone A?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 389 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 Zone A?
This page lists 72 seasons a person has checked against Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Zone A?
In the same unit system: Zone B and Zone C.
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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.