County list · Iowa
Public land that may allow hunting in Ringgold County, Iowa
6 listed public land units overlap Ringgold 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
Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area
3,603 acres
State: department of natural resources · Decatur County, Ringgold County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Ringgold Wildlife Management Area
2,519 acres
State: department of natural resources · Ringgold County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Kellerton Bird Conservation Area Wildlife Management Area
1,885 acres
State: department of natural resources · Ringgold County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Mt. Ayr Wildlife Management Area
1,171 acres
State: department of natural resources · Ringgold County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Fogle Lake Wildlife Management Area
358 acres
State: department of natural resources · Ringgold County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Mt Ayr Wildlife Management Area
278 acres
State: department of natural resources · Ringgold County
Open access
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