County list · Iowa
Public land that may allow hunting in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
7 listed public land units overlap Cerro Gordo County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Iowa unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- Other state land
Clear Lake
3,606 acres
State: department of natural resources · Cerro Gordo County
Open access - Waterfowl Production Area
Cerro Gordo County Waterfowl Production Area
2,721 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Cerro Gordo County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Ventura Marsh Wildlife Management Area
999 acres
State: department of natural resources · Cerro Gordo County, Hancock County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Mcintosh Wildlife Management Area
218 acres
State: department of natural resources · Cerro Gordo County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Wild Goose Marsh Wildlife Management Area
156 acres
State: department of natural resources · Cerro Gordo County
Open access - Other state land
Union Hills
53 acres
State: department of natural resources · Cerro Gordo County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Lekwa Marsh Wildlife Management Area
48 acres
State: department of natural resources · Cerro Gordo County
Open access
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