The 4,670-acre Delaware Wildlife Area is located eight miles north of Delaware, OH, just off U.S. Route 23. The terrain ranges from flat to gently rolling hills and features mixed grasses, briers, prairie grasses, clover, small shrubs, second-growth hardwoods, and advanced succession brush.

Visitors may encounter Whitetail Deer, Cottontail rabbits, Ring-Necked pheasants, mourning doves, squirrels, woodchucks, raccoons, muskrats, minks, and opossums, as well as Canadian geese, wood ducks, and mallards. The abundance of wildlife makes this area ideal for all types of hunting.

Adjacent to the wildlife area is the 1,330-acre Delaware Lake, fed by the Olentangy and Whetstone rivers. It is one of the premier crappie hotspots in the state and hosts many species of gamefish, including bluegill, largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish, and saugeye. In the spring, its tributaries are teeming with spawning fish. Additionally, numerous ponds within the wildlife area are accessible for pan fishing.

Hunters, anglers, birdwatchers, and wildlife enthusiasts will find the Delaware Wildlife Area full of great opportunities. Click here for more information on the Delaware Wildlife Area.

If you're looking for a great place to safely target shoot your firearms or practice archery, the Delaware Rifle and Archery Range is an excellent choice. This public facility is supervised, handicap accessible, and features three rifle and pistol ranges with covered shooting positions and benches. Additionally, there is a five-position shotgun range with provided throwers.

The archery range includes a static range with a platform and targets set at 10-50 yards, as well as a 14-position walk-through course with targets in both wooded and open field locations.

One of the best features of the range is its proximity to our store—just 1.6 miles away—making it easy to transport your newly purchased firearms or bows for some target practice. Click here for more information on the Delaware Shooting and Archery Range.

The Delaware State Park and campground is a spectacular destination for your next outdoor adventure. The park features dense woodlands, expansive meadows, and a beautiful 1,300-acre reservoir.

Activities at the park include hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, biking, hiking, wildlife watching, and much more. The park also boasts a disc golf course, dog park, playground, ball courts, handicap-accessible stocked fishing pond, and numerous marked trails.

Boaters will find everything they need for a great day on the lake, including a marina, boat launch ramps for both power and paddle craft, and seasonal docks. Nature lovers can enjoy hiking or bird- and animal-watching in the woods. During the winter months, the park trails are open for cross-country skiing, and there is a dedicated sledding hill.

Additionally, the Delaware State Park offers a large family campground surrounded by mature trees, with options for primitive camping, as well as 200 sites with electricity. There are also many secluded picnic and gathering areas. Click here for more information on the Delaware State Park.