County list · Iowa
Public land that may allow hunting in Van Buren County, Iowa
6 listed public land units overlap Van Buren 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 forest
Shimek State Forest
9,096 acres
State: department of natural resources · Lee County, Van Buren County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Lake Sugema Wildlife Management Area
3,910 acres
State: department of natural resources · Van Buren County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Fox River Wildlife Management Area
732 acres
State: department of natural resources · Van Buren County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Van Buren Wildlife Management Area
437 acres
State: department of natural resources · Van Buren County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
De Voss-Foster Wildlife Management Area
327 acres
State: department of natural resources · Van Buren County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Selma Wildlife Management Area
132 acres
State: department of natural resources · Van Buren County
Open access
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