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Location

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Woodland Trails Wildlife Area is located seven miles south of Eaton near the town of Camden. About two thirds of the area is woods located mostly along the steep hillsides of Paint Creek. The remaining one third of the area is open land consisting of mixtures of grasses and shrubs.

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Fish & Wildlife

The most frequently hunted species at Woodland Trails are the fox squirrel, white-tailed deer, cottontail rabbit, bobwhite quail, and the wild turkey. White-tailed deer, wild turkey, and fox squirrel are abundant in the more open woods. Cottontail rabbit and bobwhite quail can be found in the brushy fencerows along open fields. Woodchuck and raccoon are widely distributed and hunting is usually good. Trapping of raccoon and mink can be productive along Paint Creek.

Hunters and hikers should be cautious and aware of the rugged terrain, deep ravines, and several old Home page sites on the area; most are located in the wooded portion of the area.

Public Facilities

A parking lot off Tucker Road has been constructed to provide easy access to the area.

More Information

Further information may be obtained from the Area Manager, Rush Run Wildlife Area, 1989 Northern Road, Somerville, Ohio 45064; telephone (513) 726-6795 or from Wildlife District Five Office, 1076 Old Springfield Pike, Xenia, Ohio 45385; telephone (937) 372-9261.

Hunting is supposed to be fun. You get up early, head out into the woods and put all of your hunting knowledge and experience to the test.