Public land that may allow hunting in Merced County, California
9 listed public land units overlap Merced County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole California unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM Central Coast Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 288,198 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Fresno County, San Benito County + 5 more |
| San Luis National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 17,899 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Merced County |
| North Grasslands Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 7,385 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Merced County, Stanislaus County |
| Los Banos Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 6,274 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Merced County |
| Cottonwood Creek Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 6,230 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Merced County, Santa Clara County |
| Merced National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 3,809 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Merced County |
| Volta Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 3,765 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Merced County |
| San Luis Reservoir Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 852 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Merced County |
| West Hilmar Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 339 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Merced County, Stanislaus County |