County list · Minnesota
Public land that may allow hunting in Nicollet County, Minnesota
3 listed public land units overlap Nicollet County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Minnesota unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- State wildlife / game area
Swan Lake State Wildlife Management Area
3,005 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Nicollet County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Fritsche Creek State Wildlife Management Area
384 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Nicollet County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Minnriver State Wildlife Management Area
85 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Nicollet County
Restricted access
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