Mar 27, 2017 iowa offers great public land hunting opportunities but you will have to get creative and put in the work to evade other hunters. You can order the atlas exit dnr from the university book. The public access lands pal atlas is also available in book format. Those travelling by motor vehicle may travel to our trip information page for a detailed map. The hunting atlas is an interactive map that shows all lands open to public hunting in the state, totaling 721,806 acres. There are nearly 20 public hunting areas in the county, most have excellent pheasant hunting.
Hunting woodbury county conservation outdoor recreation. Iowa hunting and trapping regulations, 20172018 iowa. Why im canceling my plans to hunt iowa in 2014 and why. This public iowa deer hunting area also borders the des moines river, but encompasses more edge cover. Finally, youd overlay it with hunting regulations that favor ample opportunity for archers to score. Dave van waus and pheasants forever can be reached at 641 3773480. There are a total of just under 11,000 acres of public iowa deer hunting land included in this huge area, and if you live in des moines, its right at your doorstep. Iowa pbs provides quality, innovative media and services that educate, inform, enrich and inspire iowans throughout the state. Our newest public hunting area is located north of dumont on the southeast corner of t16 and c33, this 150 acre area was purchased by the local pheasants forever chapters with a grant from the iowa habitat stamp program. Northwest iowa is probably home to its best pheasant hunting.
Find out complete details about iowas public hunting areas and shooting ranges. I personally like ne iowa because of the huge upper mississippi river wildlife refuge river bottom land that is actually about 200,000 acres of public hunting land. To the north in adjacent louisa county is some of the best public upland game hunting areas in the region. Iowa offers great public land hunting opportunities but you will have to get creative and put in the work to evade other hunters. The dnr offers multiple largeacreage areas near wapello, ia. The area is enrolled in the wetland reserve program and is mostly grassland with a small amount of timber. The companion pages include the legend, glossary and more. The iowa hunting atlas was designed to make it easier for hunters to locate areas that are open to public hunting. Woodbury county managed hunting areas are found at. I believe we all need to take a page out of their book and reinvigorate the social aspect of hunting back into our families and deer camps.
May 21, 2015 this combination of features makes hawks truly formidable hunters. The hunting atlas is an interactive map that shows all lands open to public hunting in the state, totaling over 600,000 acres. Iowa pbs is iowas statewide public broadcasting network. Find out complete details about iowa s public hunting areas and shooting ranges. Nontoxic ammunition is required for all hunting in sccowned and managed areas. Iowa hunting maps privatepublic land, game units, offline app. The 5 days hunts also include a variety of additional. Geode collecting in iowa and midwest collect minerals.
Over 60 percent of land in the united states is privately owned. Both places are thick and tough hunts early in the year. The minimum number of hours to complete the class is 10. Contact the iowa tourism division at 18884726035 for lodging. Hunting atlas interactive map of iowa s public hunting lands the dnrs wildlife bureau manages over 375,000 acres that are available for public recreational use every day of the year. It is fitting then that one of the most popular activities is hunting in the hawkeye state. Our primary focus is using aggressive tactics on public land, but well cover a broad range of hunting scenarios from small properties to managed land.
Public hunting gro unds in iowa below is a map of the more than 2,000 public hunting areas listed in iowa by the states department of natural resources. Why im canceling my plans to hunt iowa in 2014 and why maybe. Patrons can contact the library with questions or for information through the regular phone line 515 9810217. The only set back that i can think of is that it can be sometimes difficult to tell some of the. Dont let that deter you from accessing great public land opportunities throughout the united states. The following is a list of these areas, including size and species. A noncommercial, public service mission enables iowa pbs to present an unequaled array of programs of lasting value to iowans regardless of where they live or. Well bring you daily video journals throughout the hunting season so you can follow the story every step of the way. Oct 10, 2017 iowa has a wealth of quality public areas for hunting deer, many of which have the potential for a fun and successful hunt, said idnr wildlife research biometrician tyler harms.
Gary,i know the guys dont want me to say where they are hunting so i had better not. Iowa law requires that anyone born after january 1, 1972 must be certified in hunter education before they are eligible to purchase an iowa hunting license. Our iowa deer hunting is located in allerton, iowa 45 miles southeast of des moines, iowa. Ackley creek park located 2 miles southwest of marble rock at 2775 indigo avenue, this 40acre park contains 24 electric sites with water, restroomshower house, 2 picnic shelters and a. Pleasant ridge wildlife area 88 acres, 40062 c9y, holy cross, iowa 52066 in season hunting, with proper licenses. This combination of features makes hawks truly formidable hunters.
The best deer, elk, bear and other big game outfitters in texas, colorado and beyond are right here on guidefitter. Iowa whitetail public land scouting trip transition wild. Santee prairie and hales slough are superb hunts after the sloughs freeze up. Deer, pheasant, turkey, waterfowl, squirrel and rabbit are popular game species. If it were me id check out those smaller tracts of land and dont be afraid to hunt those, just because its not 3000 acres that dosent mean anything. Whitetail deer hunting in illinois, iowa, and missouri. Simply put, hunting iowa is an expensive proposition, especially if you live far away. More than 4,000 acres for public hunting are managed by the wccb. With over 450,000 acres of hunting land available for the public, there are plenty of accessible areas to hunt regardless of where in iowa you are located. For more information on pheasant hunting, contact the idnr research station in boone at 515 4322823. Hunting atlas interactive map of iowas public hunting lands the dnrs wildlife bureau manages over 375,000 acres that are available for public recreational use every day of the year. Look for classic cropland deer funnels such as overgrown fence lines and bottlenecks of cover. Geodes in the warsaw formation of iowa, missouri, and illinois.
Our fully guided hunting trips are hunts wherein stands are hung by imb staff prior to your arrival, guides walk you to the stands to assure you will find the treestand setups and ambush sites, imb staff will transport you to the farm, field dressing of your deer is done by an imb guide, your guide will drag out the animal. The hunting public is an online video series that focuses on relating to all groups of hunters. With the clock ticking on the final hours of the scouting trip, we arrived to a different public hunting area with the hopes of leaving the crowds behind. Many acres of land are available for public hunting and trapping in story county. The iowa legislature publications legislative document research print main search advanced search topic search tools disclaimer the legislative document research requires ie 9 or above, firefox or chrome for best functionality.
That is when i was able to stop him in a clearing to make that perfect shot. A noncommercial, publicservice mission enables iowa pbs to present an unequaled array of programs of lasting value to iowans regardless of where they live or. Dnr managed public hunting iowa department of natural. Use the app to hunt for species such as waterfowl, turkey, and deer. The big buck sign on the public in iowa blows away what i see on my normal hunting grounds. With the clock ticking on the final hours of the scouting trip, we arrived to a different public hunting area. I believe we all need to take a page out of their book. Deer utilize a variety of habitats in iowa, but typically associate with forested areas because they provide the best cover. From a point just slightly west of interstate 35 in southcentral iowa east to the mississippi river, archers, as well as turkey and upland bird hunters, have more than 46,000 acres of. Public land whitetail hunting in iowa indepth outdoors. What is the best area for hunting public land in iowa that.
As with rathbun reservoir, much of the public iowa deer hunting area is upland cover with limited timber, but there is enough deer cover to support a fair herd. A total or nearly 5,600 acres of habitat exist in this area, 3,900 of which is open to iow deer hunting. Wildlife management areas wma iowa department of natural. Hunting, habitat fee, fur harvester and lifetime hunting for citizens 65 and over. What is the best area for hunting public land in iowa that is. All of these areas are managed with revenues from the sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses that are purchased by resident and nonresidents. Select a county from the map or list to get a printable pdf file of public access lands by county.
If you need to find public lands to visit here in iowa then the iowa sportsmans atlas can help. Iowa pbs is iowa s statewide public broadcasting network. The only set back that i can think of is that it can be sometimes difficult to tell some of the different roads. Dnr managed public hunting iowa department of natural resources. Iowa has a wealth of quality public areas for hunting deer, many of which have the potential for a fun and successful hunt, said idnr wildlife. At the far northeast end of the county, this property offers the best pheasant hunting in des moines county. All of these areas are managed with revenues from the. Were here to help you plan your next hunting adventure. Walkin public hunting through ihap is available between september 1 and may 31. If you own or have hunting access to private land, you know there are prime hunting opportunities to be had. Back roads and outdoor recreation universal map on. Our building is closed until further notice, but library staff are here for you.
As with rathbun reservoir, much of the public iowa deer hunting area is upland. Iowa public land hunting public iowa deer hunting iowa. The hunting public is at the forefront of that battle, promoting and defending these prized public grounds and teaming up with hunters of a similar mindset. To contact the norwalk easter public library during closure. Public hunting areas available for hunting in marshall county. Zone 9, allamakee county iowa, public land opinions. There is a lot of public land in southern and northeastern iowa. Iowa hunting, fishing and trapping regulations hunting effective through june 30, 2004 fishing effective through dec. The public areas in all of eastern iowa are good and they all hold deer and knock on a few doors because there are farmers who will let you hunt because of crop damage, check that out too. Areas are posted with signs, are regularly patrolled by iowa dnr. A person who is 11 years old or older may enroll in a course, but those who are 11 and successfully complete the.
Hunting atlas interactive map of iowas public hunting lands. A friendly airport located within an hour of our lodge site. Lets first look at the potential investment needed to hunt whitetails in iowa. The iowa sportsman iowa hunters, fishers, and more. From a point just slightly west of interstate 35 in southcentral iowa east to the.
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