Hunting Permit Application Details

The Nature Conservancy provides for limited hunting by written permission at Morgan Swamp Preserve in a designated area. This area is rugged, mostly wooded, and a limited number of permits will be issued this year. These permits are not first-come, first-served but are granted by proximity to the preserve, with local hunters receiving preference.

This application request process will be open from July 7 through August 8, 2025.

Hunting permits along with property maps and associated information will be emailed after August 8 to successful applicants.

An email confirmation will be sent after filling out this registration. Please make sure your email is entered properly. If you do not receive an email after filling out this application, an incorrect email may have been entered.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, AND HUNTING PERMITS ARE LIMITED.

By registering through this process, you agree to the following conditions. On the next page, you will be asked to check a box to confirm that you have read and agree to these conditions.

Conditions: The Hunter and Guest shall abide by the following conditions and restrictions at all times:

• The Hunter and Guest must comply with all local, state, and federal laws and ordinances governing hunting activities, including obtaining government licenses or permits required. All federal and state hunting and game laws and regulations must be followed. Please refer to the current Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations available from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife.
• No species other than white-tailed deer may be hunted under this Permit.
• Please respect private property. Hunters are responsible for staying within preserve boundaries. Trespassing on adjacent private lands is expressly prohibited. TNC land may not be accessed from adjacent private land without the express permission of that landowner.
• No hunting is allowed within a 1,000-foot radius of any residence.
• No permanent deer stands are allowed. Deer stands may not be nailed, bolted, or otherwise attached to trees using any hardware that penetrates the tree. Only ladder stands—no climbing stands or climbing with spikes. All stands/blinds must be completely removed from the preserve by March 1st, 2026. Any stands/blinds found after this date shall become the property of TNC and may be removed by TNC.
• Any deer stands or blinds left for more than one day must be visibly tagged with the permit number assigned to the hunter who placed it. The tag and permit number must be easily visible from the ground. Any stand or blind found without a tag and permit number will be assumed to belong to an unpermitted hunter and will be immediately removed.
• No baiting is allowed on TNC property. This includes corn or apple piles, mineral licks, etc.
• No motorized vehicles of any kind are allowed on TNC land.
• No unnecessary discharge of any firearm, bow, or crossbow is allowed (including target practice).
• No vegetation may be cut or removed.
• Release of any animal species, native or non-native (such as pheasant), is strictly forbidden.
• No fires, camping or littering is allowed. Please remove used cartridges from the site.
• Do not field dress within 100 ft. of trails or in parking areas.
• Alcohol is prohibited on Conservancy property.
• Hunting on TNC land south of Shaffer Road to TNC’s office on Callender Road is bow only.