American Electric Power and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of
Wildlife recently made available an additional 7,340 acres for public use. This
acreage was originally opened for the purpose of reducing the deer population, which
was creating a severe browse impact on young tree plantings. Since then, AEP has
decided to keep this area opened year round for public use until further notice.
All aspects of public recreation will be utilized in this area.
Map of Hunting Area
The additional acres are located in Rich Hill and Meigs Townships of Muskingum County
along both sides of State Route 284. Maps will be posted at bulletin boards throughout
the campgrounds within ReCreation Land. There will also be maps made available at
the local stores in and around the ReCreation Land, which already distribute the
maps and permits.
It is the recreational users' as well as the hunters' responsibility to know and
respect the boundaries of this area and have all the licenses and permits needed
while hunting, fishing, etc. in this area. All Recreational users will be expected
to respect the rights of private property owners in the area.
All recreational users are reminded that the rules and regulations for AEP's ReCreation
Land apply, as well as all of the state fishing and wildlife regulations. Driving
off road in this area is not permitted. No ATV's are permitted. For more information,
call American Electric Power at 740/962-1205.
