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title: "Hunting & Fishing"
date: 2026-07-06T14:48:00-05:00
author: Brenynn Mowery
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![Pair of books sitting on cabin porch](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Activites/9O7A4926.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=52e82572&v=a50914e643119fa26820230e58af2c16406bae6fc1a4b9ee8290c610c5253a83) # The Perfect Sportsman's Retreat

From trophy whitetails to peaceful mornings on the water, Shawnee State Forest offers some of Ohio's best hunting and fishing opportunities. Stay close to the action in a lodge room or cabins designed for every type of outdoor enthusiast. There are 65,000 + acres to explore!

 

 

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 ## Hunt

Shawnee State Forest is known for producing some of Ohio's most impressive white-tailed deer. Hunters will also find opportunities for wild turkey, ruffed grouse, squirrels, and other small game throughout the forest's rugged terrain.

**✔ Thousands of acres of public hunting land**  
**✔ Diverse wildlife habitat**  
**✔ Accessible from Shawnee Lodge**

 

      ![Majestic White-Tailed Deer in Forest Habitat](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Activites/white-tail-deer.png?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=da96f1f0&v=b9917a45b3eee0342e68ef941f02ad822a08369dc5a3434fe01df380ff13a7b5)  

 

  

 ## Reel In Your Next Adventure

Several lakes throughout Shawnee provide excellent fishing opportunities, from trout and crappie to largemouth bass and catfish. The most notable are Turkey Creek Lake and Roosevelt Lake.

 

      ![Man holding 2 fish while in a boat](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Activites/odnr-crappie.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=9cad5404&v=2a94ddc51efb61af79c0a8b23f6dec85bdd4380c95381662237a4f7db89f23bd)  

 

  

 ## Before You Go!

Be sure to purchase your Ohio hunting and/or fishing license before your visit.

 [Purchase Here](https://oh-web.s3licensing.com/Home) 

 

  

 

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     ![Camouflage hunting boots and work boots displayed beside outdoor gear and equipment.](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Activites/9O7A4923.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=45e22859&v=597f1815c441ad91201d9bc5d6bcc6fb0979df5653d8b177e550c3cb8580bcb7) 

  

     ![Rustic wooden cabin surrounded by autumn trees with colorful fall foliage.](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Activites/9O7A4921.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=2ef883ec&v=fde4cce25d33de08cea77e6ce6f4103d990d560d31b6b53f0f59aa2db6e7fc4e) 

  

     ![Rolling forested hills at sunrise with layers of mist and soft golden light across the landscape.](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Activites/9O7A4960.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=7ca060a1&v=2124ee3c7163c791708ad13a0d80aada1cd83d708a66ab115b2e2141fa977db2) 

  

     ![Aerial view of a fire tower rising above a forested landscape with autumn foliage, as dramatic rays of sunlight break through the clouds and illuminate the rolling hills beyond.](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Activites/Copperhead-Fire-Tower.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=11eb385b&v=400db8109717788bd26dff7b53e7092d2818ae0164762a86d1e4dc420cce046b) 

  

 

 

 

 

## Plan Your Next Outdoor Escape

Great Hunting. Great Fishing. Great Memories

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