Waterfowl Hunting Sites
Oct. 21, 2022-Walborn Reservoir (sites 1 to 10), expect water levels to be very low in many areas at the reservoir. Areas are accessible and waterfowl are still moving through and staying around the reservoir. The boat ramp at the marina is open, but please use extra caution in the area if you are launching a boat. The courtesy dock extension has been removed due to the shoreline being relocated. Deer Creek Reservoir water levels are normal at this time.
Walborn Reservoir has also tested high for algae levels. Bringing dogs into the water at this time is not recommended. As the water and air temperatures drop during hunting season, we anticipate these levels to decrease. Deer Creek algae levels are testing in the acceptable range at this time.
General Hunting Information
Hunting is permitted at Walborn Reservoir and Deer Creek Reservoir near Alliance. Waterfowl hunting sites (#1-10) are available on the main body of Walborn Reservoir. A permanent accessible blind is located approximately 200 yards from the Reeder Ave. Trailhead using an asphalt trail.
Five additional hunting sites (#11-15) are available at Deer Creek Reservoir (electric motors only). Hunting licenses are required.
All state regulations apply with the following exceptions:
- Deer hunting at Walborn Reservoir with a firearm is prohibited
- Waterfowl hunting at Walborn Reservoir between Price St. and Marlboro Ave. is from designated sites/areas only
- No waterfowl hunting from Walborn Reservoir or Deer Creek Reservoir blinds on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Visit the Ohio Division of Wildlife's hunting regulation webpage for more information.
Information about the controlled deer hunting (archery only) at Quail Hollow Park and Nimisila Preserve can be found here.
2022 Early Waterfowl Season
(Goose) Sept. 3 to 11
(Teal) Sept. 3 to 18
Entries will be accepted through Aug. 5, 2022. You will be contacted with selections after Aug. 8.
Regular Season Lottery
Entries will be accepted from Aug. 22 through Sept. 12, 2022. You will be contacted with selections after Sept. 14
After dates are selected a permit will be issued. There are no fees involved in obtaining a permit. The permit will be valid for up to two weeks at the blind site of your choosing. You may bring or build a temporary blind at your permitted site.
Participants should have the following information:
- State ID/Driver's License #
- Valid Hunting License
- Valid State and Federal Duck Stamp
2022 Hunting Period Dates
Youth and Military Weekend: Oct 1 and 2, 2022
Period #1 Oct 22 – 30
Period #2 Nov 12 – 20
Period #3 Nov 20 – Dec 4
Period #4 Dec 4 – Dec 18
Period #5 Dec 18 – Jan 1, 2023
Duck season ends, Jan. 1, 2023. Canada goose season continues as open hunting from sites until Feb. 5, 2023 without a permit.
Waterfowl Hunting Rules and Regulations
Hunters interested in obtaining a permit to hunt Walborn or Deer Creek Reservoirs will be required to attend a public drawing in September at the Walborn Marina.
1. Permits will be issued for a period of two weeks. A hunter can apply for a permit only once on the day of the drawing. In the case that blind sites remain available after the conclusion of the drawing, a hunter may apply for additional permits by calling 330-479-2359
2. From Jan 1 until the end of the hunting season, all blind sites will be open to hunting without a permit. All established No Hunting zones will remain in effect during this period. During this period, all blinds used must be removed at the completion of each hunt.
3. Walborn Reservoir will have ten blind sites and Deer Creek Reservoir will have five. The accessible blind at Walborn Reservoir will remain available for reservation via permit.
4. Maximum of 3 persons may hunt each day. The permit is valid for the person listed and up to 2 partners. Partners may differ each day, however the permittee must be present.
5. Hunting may occur only from the blind location listed on the permit. Each blind site will be marked on a map provided to you and also marked on the shoreline with a numbered sign. Hunting may only occur within 25 yards of the blind location marker.
6. All blind sites will continue to be closed to hunting on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
7. You may place or construct a temporary blind at your site no earlier than noon on the day prior to your permit start date. You must remove your temporary blind from your site by noon on your permit end date. If you are familiar with the next permit holder and wish to leave a temporary blind intact you may do so. Permittee name must be clearly visible on any temporary blind.
8. Boat blinds are permitted, however must comply with Rule 5 listed above and be stationed at the blind site.
9. Litter citations will be issued to any permittee that leaves any litter or waterfowl blind material behind. The permittee is responsible for the complete removal of all blind material and litter including shell casings.
10. Permit must be in your possession while hunting.
