Mineral rights in Hocking County, Ohio
Hocking County is an active Ohio drilling market: 82 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 82
- Permits · 24 mo
- 6,171
- Wells on record
up 58% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Hocking County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Kilbarger Investments INC | 22 |
| Hocking Hills Energy And Well Service LLC | 19 |
| Gaia Exploration LLC | 10 |
| Sinkovitz Paul | 7 |
| Am-Tek Oil INC | 4 |
What the record says
Hocking County recorded 82 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 52 in the prior 24 months.
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Hocking County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Hocking County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Kilbarger Investments INC, Hocking Hills Energy And Well Service LLC, Gaia Exploration LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Hocking County?
Start with the Hocking County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
Buying in Hocking County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.