Friends of Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area

05/06/2025

🎣 Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs 🎣

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 17, 2025 — it's time for one of our favorite annual events!

Join us at Hook Lake (Campground A, 9160 SR 83, McConnelsville, OH) for a FREE family-friendly fishing day that encourages fun, healthy choices for our youth.

🕖 Registration: 7:30 – 10:00 a.m.
🍔 Free lunch & T-shirt for participants
🏆 Trophies for the largest fish in each age category
🎣 Age Categories:
5 & under
6 to 9
10 to 13
14 to 18
🔹 Adults may assist children only
🔹 All children must be accompanied by an adult

Let’s make memories, catch some fish, and support a drug-free future together! 🐟💙

Huge thank-you to all our sponsors who help make this meaningful event possible.

09/10/2024

🎣 Grab your fishing poles! 🎣

This weekend, head out to Hook Lake at Jesse Owens State Park for the Hook Lake Junior Anglers Fishing Day!

This is a FREE event open to youth 17 years and younger.

📅 Saturday, September 14th
🕘 Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Hook Lake Campground, 9160 St. Rt. 83, McConnelsville, OH 43756

Don't miss out on all the fun!

Visit the event page for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1200258671016039

09/05/2024

Yesterday I had the opportunity to be a part of the Appalachian Hills Visitor Center Groundbreaking Ceremony. Thank you to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and I'm looking forward to all the new improvements to Jesse Owens State Park and Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area.

06/26/2024

🚧TRAIL CLOSURE!🚧

The Equine Trail Area is temporarily closed for trail maintenance.

You are able to walk-in, however, the horse camp and trails are closed.

05/18/2024

Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs was a huge success!

05/07/2024

🎣Mark your calendars for this year's HOFNOD FREE event!🎣

📅 Saturday, May 18th
🕢 Registration starts at 7 a.m.
📍 Hook Lake, Campground A, 9160 St. Rt. 83

Come out for fishing fun!

07/20/2023

Controlled hunting opportunities!

Apply Now for Ohio’s Controlled Hunting Opportunities 🎰
⭐ https://ow.ly/77HA50Pgw6w

These hunts provide special chances for people to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, and more on public lands during the 2023-24 season. Details in comment thread ⤵️

07/06/2023

Count your turkeys!🦃🦃

Help biologists track important wildlife species by submitting your sightings.

06/15/2023

🎣 Get hooked on Ohio's Free Fishing Days! 🗓

Circle this weekend on your calendars: June 17th & 18th!

It's time to head out on an unforgettable fishing adventure and discover the countless opportunities Ohio has to offer.

Pack your gear and prepare for a weekend filled with friends, fun, and the thrill of reeling in the "Big Fish". 🐟

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginning angler, this is your chance to take advantage of Ohio's fishing options.

For more information visit:
https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/fishing-resources/fishing-regulations

Get ready to cast your line and discover the excitement of Ohio's Free Fishing Days! 🎣💦

06/13/2023

This weekend is Free Fishing Weekend!

Review the current Ohio Fishing Regulations and buy your fishing license.

06/06/2023

Congratulations to the winners of Maxwell’s Hunting & Fishing Catfish Tournament!

🏆We have a Winner!🏆
Congratulations to Daniel James and Corey Riley our 1st place winners with a total weight of 78.61lbs. Dan Hammer and Scott Casto took 2nd place with 66.43lbs. “Big Cat” went to Corey Riley at 37.01lbs.
What a great turn out for the first tournament of the year!
We will be holding our next tournament July 7-8-9. See you then. Fish on!!

06/01/2023

Have you upgraded to a "conservation card"?!

DYK: We offer hunting and fishing licenses as hard plastic cards. We call it the "conservation card" and you can add it as an upgrade to any of our multi-year licenses for just $4. The card is included with a lifetime license purchase. 🙌 ow.ly/rKye50OBTn2