County list · Indiana
Public land that may allow hunting in Jackson County, Indiana
6 listed public land units overlap Jackson County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Indiana unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- National Forest land
Hoosier National Forest
204,304 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Perry County, Orange County + 6 more
Open access - Army Corps of Engineers project land
Monroe Recreation Area
25,959 acres
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Monroe County, Brown County + 1 more
Open access - State forest
Jackson-Washington State Forest
18,179 acres
State: department of natural resources · Washington County, Jackson County
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
7,847 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Jackson County, Jennings County
Restricted access - Other state land
Vallonia State Nursery
193 acres
State: department of natural resources · Jackson County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Cypress Lake Public Fishing Area
93 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Jackson County
Open access
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