Our Mission

The conservation of natural resources in order to manage the game, fish and other wildlife in its habitat in Henry and Wood Counties, along with surrounding areas
To promote and manage friendly relations with landowners and sportsmen
To cooperate in obtaining proper respect for and observation of fish and game laws
To create a lasting legacy to the outdoors through education, preservation, tradition, and recreation

HENRY WOOD SPORTSMANS ALLIANCE

We are conservation, education, and recreation.

History and

What We Do:

The HWSA was founded in 2014 by a group of people who saw significant changes in our local landscape that were having adverse effects. Fence rows were being removed, trees were being cut down and our waterways and wildlife were suffering for it.

The goal of the HWSA is to promote conservation and preservations projects in our area and to promote recreation areas in Henry and Wood County. We do this in a variety of ways. Examples of how we participate are:

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Each Spring, the HWSA stocks local public fishing areas with perch. In 2024, these areas included the Deshler Reservoir, Hamler Reservoir, Oakwood Park in Napoleon, Weston Reservoir and Lake Township Park. In addition, HWSA restocked the Adam Phillips Pond operated by the Wood County Park District, which was victim of a complete fish kill several years ago. While these are all public fishing areas, please check local regulations regarding a fishing license.

Each Fall, these same public fishing areas are stocked with Trout. This allows for use of these areas throughout the entire year for fishing.

If you are working with your local Soil and Water Conservation District on a wind-break or oak savannah, the HWSA will help offset your out-of-pocket costs. In 2024 this means up to $100 per acre with a $5000 max.

No conservation project is off limits. If you are undertaking a project and have out-of-pocket expenses that will not be reimbursed, contact us. We can help offset those costs.

Board of Directors

The HWSA is led by a Board of Directors consisting of four people from Henry County and four people from Wood County. Our current Board of Directors:

Henry County:

Bob George

Bob Hesterman

Jeff Mason

Steve Thomson

Wood County:

Jim Carter

John Hrosko

Brad Carson
Dick Keifer

Officers:

Greg Carson, President

Chris Seedorf, Vice President

Amy Thomson, Treasurer

Laura Carson, Secretary