Woodbury Wildlife Area

First time visiting the area. Vast and beautiful, we will definitely be back. Everyone we met and spoke with in the area was very friendly and welcoming!

I usually go mushroom hunting every year. This area is so beautiful!

Over 8000 acres of trails and public hunting

We started out off of township rd 400. Walked back and down the hill a bit, once we had some flat land looking over the woods bottom we set up our blind, chairs, unloaded blabkets, food, and began our wait. By this time it's about 645-7 am. Started to flurry, heard some branches snapping through the day, but no luck. 1130, we packed up and went into town for lunch at Warsaw Ohio, the same town we are camping in, which is only 5 miles from the wildlife area to hunt.

After lunch it was time to head out again, by 2pm we went to a different location still on township rd 400. This location was located on the corner of a field uphill sitting on top of the woods in closed with a pond down bellow. Set up the blind with our backs facing the brush so we could see the two paths that go into the field clearly. Wait begins. We heard a lot more action around us, about 5pm we heard a branch snap right behind our blind. Quietly and carefully we peaked out the wide window and seen a large doe standing right behind us, with no shot for us to try and make. Got our guns ready, one on both sides of the window, still with no safe shot, we had to let her walk. Packed up about 545pm temps at 30 degrees and went back to camp.

Day 3 second morning of the hunt we decided to hunt off of township rd 70 before reaching TR 403. It was an uphill hike, we got settled in, not even an hour after we heard some gun shots, after 2 hours of not seeing anything we decided to move around by foot. Needless to say, we thought the location was around a funnel, but turned out to be thick brush and a lot of walking to make it around the huge circle. During the hike, we lost the muzzloder stick. It must have got caught or stuck and fell out with out us even noticing. After an hour hike, many thorns and rips, we made it back to the blind, packed up and headed out. We strongly suggest not this location due to the thick brush, however that's how we learn by exploring a new area.

Night 2, we decided to scout loctions off of 17 near a campground that a local suggested. My husband set up his tree stand while I took off about 100 yards to the right of him and set my blind up. We were ready to go at 230pm for the night hunt.

Plenty of nearby shots were fired, the location was a great spot. During the hunt we seen more squirrels then anything until about 515, to my right I heard a loud blow noise from a deer. Quietly peaked out my blind, seen it 20 yards to my right, but couldn't get a good shot since it was getting dark and she was standing behind two trees. Then she took off like something spooked her. 530 the husband showed up to help pack me up, I'm guessing she heard him coming.

Overall the location was great, many opportunities in that area. Even if four other trucks are parking by you, plenty of room to spread out and be plenty apart in a safe respect.

Last morning of the hunt, it's 430am 30 degrees out. Made some eggs and toast to hold off until lunch. Heading back to the same location as Last night however going to hunt the funnel off to the left of where I was yesterday.

Got everything all set up, now it's waiting time. No movement much and it's 8am. No shots nearby either. 10am, still no movement or luck. Time to head out back to camp.

Packing up camp, no deer shot this trip, however the enviroment, lands and area was beautiful and we plan to return yearly. Next year we plan to camp for free by our favorite  hunting location off of 17. Plenty of hunters were camping their and seem to be all keeping each other company and talking up game. I highly recommend this area for advanced and new hunters like myself!

Always feel at peace in the area. Great place to hang out. Drive around. See the wildlife. You see rabbits, turkey, deer, groundhog, lots of different birds. The views are beautiful. Ponds are plentiful. Always enjoy a day driving through the back roads.

Great hunting and fishing!!!! Over 20,000 acres total. Deer, turkey, dove, squirrel, rabbit and more to hunt. Multiple places to fish. GUN RANGE!!!!!

Been coming here for over 20 years and love it

Beautiful place for exploring or outdoor sports. The coal tipple is one of favorite Ohio relics.

I grew up in this amazing part of Ohio and am fortunate to be able to get back to it several times a week. There is such a vast amount of areas that Woodberry covers and the best part is that most is pristine wilderness. Teaming with almost every species of wildlife that Ohio offers, Woodberry is a great place to Hike, Fish, Camp, and Hunt. Do not miss an opportunity to enjoy one of the best wildlife reserves in the United States.....

The lake is absolutely beautiful. The forest is pretty dense and full of squirrel. Not a hot spot for deer but the people who stay there are usually super friendly. It's a nice relaxing place to hunt or fish.

Some awesome fishing holes with little to no pressure.

Great spot to experience the outdoors

We occasionally ride out here, very pretty

Great place to hunt.

Went deer hunting opening day 2022. Bagged a doe. Plenty of woods to hunt. Sometimes it's hit or miss, just got to put your time in.

Recently ODNR closed the campsites at woodbury. Their reasons don't add up. Majority of campers demonstrated true respect in keeping the area clean and did not cause trouble. Now hunting season rolls around. .. can't wait to see how this week goes...SAVE WOODBURY CAMPSITE-fb

Amazing place to experience the outdoors.

First time hunting Ohio. The Woodbury Wildlife Area is a very scenic place to visit and the snow made it that much more picturesque. I enjoyed my visit immensely.

Great place for a lot of outdoor activities. They have a shooting range as well as lots of ponds. These ponds are great for fishing.

I have been hunting woodbury for 30 years and could always cut firewood that was down .now we are told we can no longer cut downed wood or even pick up sticks for a fire if we do we get a ticket.when I called to ask why I got the runaround .was told they had had trouble about this.also was told to bring my own wood.I thought you could not move wood to another area.so the wood can lay there and rot .also there is a story going around that they may close woodbury campground.if they do no one I know will go there to hunt.what is up with all this? Thanks,Gary Pauley