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Location

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This 1,408-acre wildlife area lies in the grain farming country of west central Ohio, three miles south of Celina. It is bounded by U.S. Route 127 on the west and It’s It Township Road on the east; it extends approximately one-half mile south of State Route 703.

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Fish & Wildlife

Only waterfowl may be hunted, and only on a restricted part of the wildlife area. Other hunting, trapping, and fishing are not permitted. The refuge area boundary is well posted. Waterfowl hunting is on a controlled basis and a permit is required. Hunting is primarily for Canada geese. Hunters are provided blinds and goose decoys on the wildlife area. The remainder of Lake St. Marys is open to waterfowl hunting but a permit is required to construct a blind.

Public Facilities

Public facilities include a parking lot and latrines. The area is not open for self-guided tours except observation from the parking lot or during special field days.

More Information

Further information may be obtained by writing: Area Manager, Mercer Wildlife Area, 5116 State Route 703, Celina, Ohio 45822; telephone (419) 268-2020 or the Wildlife District Five Office, 1076 Old Springfield Pike, Xenia, Ohio 45385; telephone (513) 372-9261.