This large zone makes up the majority of the southern third of the state. Great numbers of turkey are found here and this zone routinely sees some of the highest harvest numbers in the state each year. The vast majority of this area is composed of private land and the terrain types will vary between crop lands, creek and river bottoms, and mature timber stands. Like most other zones in the state, this area is primarily composed of private lands but there are some good public access options for hunters willing to put in the time to research these.

As with the other zones in the state, private lands dominate the landscape but this zone does have some great public access options that hunters should be considering. Traditional state lands are spread throughout the area but the biggest collections of these are found in the south central portion of the zone. Additionally, hunters will also have access to a great collection of Wildlife Management areas throughout the zone that can provide some exceptional hunting opportunities as well. While private lands offer the best chances for success, hunters willing to dedicate effort and time to exploring public lands can still find a punched tag at the end of their hunt. Oftentimes, the best private lands are generally leased by outfitters. Looking into outfitters can be a great way to drastically increase your odds of success.

Some of the bigger portions of land you might consider for public access:

With the size of this zone hunters will encounter many towns and communities. Larger cities will typically provide the largest selection of gear, but groceries and lodging can be found nearly zone wide. Lodging can typically be found in the form of motels, hotels, and rental properties. Public campgrounds and RV parks cover the unit with many of these being available in and around the areas with the best public access options.

Some of the larger towns and cities located in this zone: