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2401 SR 598
Crestline, Oh  44827
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Sandusky Wildlife Area     
2035 River Rd, Bucyrus, OH  44820 
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Sandusky Wildlife Area (SWA) is a great public hunting opportunity here in Crawford County. It is open to all legal hunting. SWA is also open to the public for hiking and general nature observation.

The CPD also offers hunting at two State Nature Preserves: Sears Woods and Carmean Woods. Hunting at these preserves is through LOTTERY ONLY. Lottery forms are mailed out at the beginning of August, with the drawing taking place around the first of September. To get on the lottery mailing list, fill out and return the "Sears/Carmean Woods Lottery Request" form. For more information, contact the Crawford Park District.  

Established in 2005, SWA has afforded many Crawford County residents opportunities to pursue game animals.  Many White-tail Deer have been taken, among them sizable bucks.  With the many oaks and hickories, it is a haven for Fox Squirrels as they scurry about collecting nuts.  Wild Turkeys are also numerous, foraging the slopes for grubs and roosting in the trees, and  Mourning Doves frequent the Conservation Reserve land in the Sandusky River floodplain.  The Park District is proud to offer this unique opportunity for the outdoors men, women, and youths of Crawford County at Sandusky Wildlife Area.  

Become a Friend of the Crawford Park District!

Friends of the CPD are dedicated to helping the Crawford Park District achieve its goals of continuing nature conservation and education in Crawford County.  Financial contributions by our Friends members helped build the Lowe-Volk Nature Center, preserve over 300 acres of parks, support community nature programs and develop an Astronomy Club!  The groups we serve in our community include day cares, public & private schools, home-school groups, assisted living centers, 4-H and Scout clubs, civic clubs and more!  Crawford Park District oversees the care and continued development of 6 public parks and nature preserves in Crawford County.  We appreciate your continued support and welcome you as a Friend of the CPD!  Please click on the DONATE tab to give!  Thank you for your generosity!

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