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Public land that may allow hunting in Scott County, Iowa
8 listed public land units overlap Scott 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
Mississippi River
42,802 acres
State: department of natural resources · Lee County, Des Moines County + 7 more
Open access - 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
Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area
1,700 acres
State: department of natural resources · Scott County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Princeton Wildlife Management Area
1,183 acres
State: department of natural resources · Scott County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Mccausland Wildlife Management Area
163 acres
State: department of natural resources · Scott County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Wapsi Wildlife Management Area
101 acres
State: department of natural resources · Clinton County, Scott County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area
52 acres
State: department of natural resources · Scott County
Open access
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