COLUMBUS, OH - Working in cooperation with the National Wild Turkey Federation, state wildlife officials today announced a 266-acre addition to Brush Creek State Wildlife Area in Jefferson County.
With the addition, Brush Creek State Wildlife Area now encompasses 4,132 acres, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The National Wild Turkey Federation, a previous partner in land purchases for public wildlife areas, contributed $50,850 toward the total purchase price of $339,000. The newly acquired land lies southeast of Monroeville, just south of the intersection of Township Roads 62 and 297.
Thanks to the assistance of the National Wild Turkey Federation, we are again able to increase hunting opportunities in Ohio, said Mike Budzik, chief of the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Since 1986, the NWTF has contributed more than $1.3 million towards purchasing wildlife habitat in our state.
The new area, mostly covered by second growth hardwoods, consists of broad ridges with steep slopes descending to the narrow valley floor of Brush Creek.
The property is prime habitat for wild turkey and it is also a favorite area for those who hunt deer with muzzleloader shotguns. In addition, rabbit, grouse, squirrels and fur-bearing animals such as beaver inhabit the newly acquired property. Several species of fish can be found in ponds and in the lower reaches of Brush Creek.
For Further Information Contact:
Bill Beagle, ODNR Division of Wildlife
(330) 644-2293
-or-
Andy Ware, ODNR Media Relations
(614) 265-6882