INTRODUCTION: The Modoc Wildlife Management Area is in the southwest corner of Randolph County, on S.R. 36. It is 166 acres large. A 20 to 30 acre woods is in the northwest corner, next to S.R. 36. It consists mostly of grassland areas with scattered trees and shrubs. I found water in only two places. Behind the old abandon barn is a small sediment pond. In one of the valleys I found some shallow water, probably from flood run off. This site does not make the "A" list because it does not have a marsh, river or lake on it. It should be checked in winter for Short-eared Owl, Northern Shrike, Northern Harrier, Rough-legged Hawk and other wintering species. In spring and summer, check for nesting grassland species. This wildlife area does not have native prairie grass plantings, so opportunities for nesting grassland species will be limited. This area is hunted in November and December and should be avoided during this time period.

DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of I-465 and I-70, drive east on I-70. Veer right on Exit # 137/S.R.1. Turn left (north) on S.R.1. Drive north on S.R. 1 to S.R. 36. Turn right (east) on S.R. 36. You will pass through the town of Modoc. Turn right (south) on C.R. 500 W. The Modoc Wildlife Management Area parking lot is 2/10 of a mile south, on the right (west) side of the road.