County list · Iowa
Public land that may allow hunting in Mahaska County, Iowa
3 listed public land units overlap Mahaska 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.
- State wildlife / game area
Hawthorn Lake Wildlife Management Area
1,775 acres
State: department of natural resources · Mahaska County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Hull Wildlife Management Area
567 acres
State: department of natural resources · Mahaska County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Winford Wildlife Management Area
353 acres
State: department of natural resources · Mahaska County
Open access
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