BUCYRUS, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The Crawford Park District has announced the temporary closure of Sears Woods State Nature Preserve on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The closure is due to a controlled deer hunt, a joint effort sponsored by The Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and the Crawford Park District.
The hunt is part of a strategic initiative to manage the deer population within the preserve. However, the event is not open to the public. Only hunters who have been previously selected are allowed to participate in this controlled hunt.
For additional information or inquiries, the public is encouraged to contact the Crawford Park District directly at 419-683-9000.