County list · Iowa
Public land that may allow hunting in Clinton County, Iowa
6 listed public land units overlap Clinton 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.
- Army Corps of Engineers project land
Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area
37,359 acres
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Louisa County, Jackson County + 6 more
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge
22,592 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Allamakee County, Clayton County + 3 more
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - State wildlife / game area
Goose Lake (Clinton) Wildlife Management Area
1,283 acres
State: department of natural resources · Clinton County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Barber Creek Wildlife Management Area
930 acres
State: department of natural resources · Clinton County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Syracuse Wildlife Management Area
704 acres
State: department of natural resources · Clinton County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Wapsi Wildlife Management Area
101 acres
State: department of natural resources · Clinton County, Scott County
Open access
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