County list · Iowa
Public land that may allow hunting in Tama County, Iowa
7 listed public land units overlap Tama 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
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge
11,864 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Iowa County, Louisa County + 2 more
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Otter Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area
3,489 acres
State: department of natural resources · Tama County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Iowa River Corridor Wildlife Management Area
1,020 acres
State: department of natural resources · Iowa County, Tama County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Union Grove Wildlife Management Area
227 acres
State: department of natural resources · Tama County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Kunch Wildlife Management Area
162 acres
State: department of natural resources · Tama County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Salt Creek Wildlife Management Area
117 acres
State: department of natural resources · Tama County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
West Salt Creek Wildlife Management Area
81 acres
State: department of natural resources · Tama County
Open access
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