COLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is holding a lottery for more than 280 permits to hunters wishing to construct a blind to hunt ducks and geese on select state park lakes this waterfowl hunting season. All but one of the drawings will be held the morning of Saturday, Aug. 17. Portage Lakes State Park will hold its lottery on Thursday, Aug. 15. At all parks, applications will be taken locally with the lottery drawings following registration.
Interested applicants must appear in person at a participating state park office with proof of a 2019 Ohio hunting license, Ohio wetlands habitat stamp endorsement in the applicant’s name and a signed 2019 federal duck stamp. Applicants under the age of 18 are encouraged to have a parent or legal guardian present to sign the permit contract and provide the required license and stamps.
Each hunter can apply for only one duck blind permit, and no one can apply or draw for another person. There is a $50 non-refundable permit fee for the state park lottery winners. Most locations accept cash, check or credit card for payment, except Portage Lakes where payment is by cash (exact change) or check only. Lottery winners have 45 days to construct their blinds, and all blinds must be dismantled by March 15, 2020.
Participating state parks include Portage Lakes and West Branch in northeast Ohio; East Harbor in northwest Ohio; Adams Lake, Caesar Creek, Cowan Lake, East Fork, Hueston Woods, Lake Loramie and Rocky Fork in southwest Ohio; Shawnee in southeast Ohio; and Alum Creek, AW Marion, Buck Creek, Buckeye Lake, Deer Creek, Delaware and Indian Lake in central Ohio.
2019 Duck Blind Lottery Location Information
Adams Lake State Park (Adams County) will offer two blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the drawing at 8 a.m. at Rocky Fork State Park campground amphitheater, located at 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro 45133. Call 937-393-4284 for more information.
Alum Creek State Park (Delaware County) will offer 24 blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 8 a.m. with the drawing at 8:30 a.m. at 3305 S. Old State Road, Delaware 43015. Call 740-548-4631 for more information.
A.W. Marion State Park (Pickaway County) will offer three blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 8:30 a.m. with the drawing at 9 a.m. Meet at the Deer Creek State Park office, 20635 State Park Road 20, Mt. Sterling 43143. Call 740-869-3124 for more information.
Buck Creek State Park (Clark County) will offer 19 blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the drawing at 8 a.m. Meet at the park office at 1976 Buck Creek Lane, Springfield 45502. Call 937-322-5284 for more information.
Buckeye Lake State Park (Fairfield/Licking counties) will offer 13 blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the drawing at 8 a.m. Meet at the park office at 2905 Liebs Island Road, Millersport 43046. Call 740-467-2690 for more information.
Caesar Creek State Park (Warren/Clinton counties) will offer 21 blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the drawing at 8 a.m. Meet at the main beach house at 8570 E. State Route 73, Waynesville 45068. Call 513-897-3055 for more information.
Cowan Lake State Park (Clinton County) will offer 10 blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the drawing at 8 a.m. at the park’s campground commissary at 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington 45177. Call 937-382-1096 for more information.
Deer Creek State Park (Pickaway/Fayette counties) will offer 14 blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 8:30 a.m. with the drawing at 9 a.m. Meet at the park office at 20635 State Park Road, Mt. Sterling 43143. Call 740-869-3124 for more information.
Delaware State Park (Delaware County) will offer 25 blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 8 a.m. with the drawing at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the park marina at 5202 U.S. Route 23 North, Delaware 43015. Call 740-548-4631.
East Fork State Park (Clermont County) will offer 25 blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the drawing at 8 a.m. at 3294 Elklick Road, Bethel 45106. Call 513-734-4323 for more information.
East Harbor State Park (Ottawa County) will offer six blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the drawing at 8 a.m. at 1169 North Buck Road, Lakeside-Marblehead 43440. Call 419-734-4424 for more information.
Hueston Woods State Park (Preble/Butler counties) will offer 14 blinds and two permits for early goose season. Applications are accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the drawing at 8 a.m. at 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner 45003. Call 513-523-6347 for more information.
Indian Lake State Park (Logan County) will offer 35 blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 8 a.m. with the drawing at 8:30 a.m. at the campground office at 13156 State Route 235 North, Lakeview 43331. Call 937-843-2717 for more information.
Lake Loramie State Park (Shelby/Auglaize counties) will offer 19 blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the drawing at 8 a.m. at 4401 Fort Loramie-Swanders Road, Minster 45865. Call 937-295-3900 or 419-394-3611 for more information.
Portage Lakes State Park (Summit County) will offer 24 blinds. The drawings will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 5 p.m. at Wingfoot Lake State Park, located at 993 Goodyear Park Blvd., Suffield 44260. Call 330-644-2293 for more information.
Rocky Fork State Park (Highland County) will offer 16 blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the drawing at 8 a.m. Meet at the campground amphitheater at 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro 45133. Call 937-393-4284 for more information.
Shawnee State Park (Scioto County) will offer three blinds. Applications are accepted beginning at 8 a.m. with the drawing at 9:30 a.m. at 4404 State Route 125, West Portsmouth, 45663. Call 740-858-6652 for more information.
West Branch State Park (Portage County) will offer 8 blinds (east of Rock Spring Road bridge). Applications are accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the drawing upon completion of registration. Meet at the campground office at 5570 Esworthy Road, Ravenna 44266. Call 330-654-4989 for more information.