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Location

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This 141-acre wildlife area lies in the gently rolling farming region of Highland County, seven miles west of Hillsboro. It is easily reached from U.S. Route 50, six miles west of Hillsboro, by traveling one mile northeast on County Road 6-C. The area lies on the northwest side of the road just south of the village of Russell.

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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.