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Public land that may allow hunting in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

6 listed public land units overlap Pottawattamie 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.

National Wildlife Refuge
Desoto National Wildlife Refuge
3,978 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Harrison County, Pottawattamie County
Restricted access
State wildlife / game area
Smith Wildlife Management Area
224 acres
State: department of natural resources · Pottawattamie County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Nobles Lake Wildlife Management Area
201 acres
State: department of natural resources · Harrison County, Pottawattamie County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Pigeon Creek Wildlife Management Area
91 acres
State: department of natural resources · Pottawattamie County
Open access
State wildlife / game area
Boyer Bend Wildlife Management Area
74 acres
State: department of natural resources · Pottawattamie County
Open access
State forest
Gifford State Forest
42 acres
State: department of natural resources · Pottawattamie County
Open access