Public land that may allow hunting in Boone County, Iowa
7 listed public land units overlap Boone County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Iowa unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saylorville Recreation Area Army Corps of Engineers project land | 28,331 | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Open access | Polk County, Boone County + 1 more |
| Saylorville Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 10,782 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Boone County, Dallas County + 1 more |
| Mccoy Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 443 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Boone County |
| Boone County Waterfowl Production Area Waterfowl Production Area | 386 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Boone County |
| Holst State Forest State forest | 328 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Boone County |
| Barkley State Forest State forest | 210 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Boone County |
| Long Refuge Other state land | 42 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Boone County |