County list · North Carolina
Public land that may allow hunting in Henderson County, North Carolina
3 listed public land units overlap Henderson County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole North Carolina unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- National Forest land
Pisgah National Forest
511,152 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Transylvania County, McDowell County + 9 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Green River Game Land
15,074 acres
Not recorded · Polk County, Henderson County
Open access - State forest
Dupont State Forest
11,794 acres
Not recorded · Transylvania County, Henderson County
Open access
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