Public land that may allow hunting in Yell County, Arkansas
9 listed public land units overlap Yell County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Arkansas unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita National Forest National Forest land | 1,430,442 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Scott County, Montgomery County + 9 more |
| Ozark National Forest National Forest land | 1,133,068 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Newton County, Pope County + 14 more |
| Dardanelle Recreation Area Army Corps of Engineers project land | 57,179 | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Open access | Johnson County, Logan County + 3 more |
| Nimrod Recreation Area Army Corps of Engineers project land | 25,536 | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Open access | Yell County, Perry County |
| Blue Mountain Recreation Area Army Corps of Engineers project land | 17,282 | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Open access | Logan County, Yell County |
| Petit Jean State wildlife / game area | 15,146 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Yell County |
| Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 6,054 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Pope County, Yell County |
| Nimrod State Game Management Area State wildlife / game area | 5,064 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Yell County, Perry County |
| Galla Creek State wildlife / game area | 3,307 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Pope County, Yell County |