waterfowl zone · Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife
Zone B
Ohio, United States
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About Zone B
Zone B is a waterfowl zone in Ohio, United States, set by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. It covers about 37,080 km² (14,317 mi²). Towns inside it include Cleveland, Akron, Parma, Canton, Lorain and Youngstown.
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
- B
- Area
- 37,080 km²
- Area (miles)
- 14,317 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,205 km² of public or protected land inside it, 3% 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 | 304 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 206 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 77 | under 1% |
| Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources | 70 | under 1% |
| Geauga Park District | 66 | under 1% |
| Cleveland Metroparks | 61 | under 1% |
| Lorain County Metroparks | 29 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 26 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 374 | 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: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario; 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 | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| American coot | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| American wigeon | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Black scoter | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Blue-winged teal | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Brant (brent goose) | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | source |
| Bufflehead | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Cackling goose | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | source |
| Canada goose | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | source |
| Canvasback | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Cinnamon teal | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Common goldeneye | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Common merganser | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Gadwall | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Greater scaup | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | source |
| Green-winged teal | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Harlequin duck | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Hooded merganser | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| King eider | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Lesser scaup | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | source |
| Long-tailed duck | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Mallard | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Northern pintail | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Northern shoveler | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Redhead | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Ring-necked duck | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Ross's goose | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | source |
| Ruddy duck | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Snow goose | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | source |
| Surf scoter | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Nov 21, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027 | source |
| White-winged scoter | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Wood duck | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Greater scaup | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | source |
| Lesser scaup | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | 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
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Zone B
- 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 B (waterfowl zone)?
About 37,080 km² (14,317 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone B?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,205 km² of public or protected land, 3% 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 B?
This page lists 37 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 B?
In the same unit system: Zone A 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.