Public land that may allow hunting in Buena Vista County, Iowa
7 listed public land units overlap Buena Vista 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake Other state land | 3,058 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Buena Vista County |
| Little Storm Lake Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 274 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Buena Vista County |
| Pickerel Lake Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 192 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Buena Vista County |
| Pheasant Hills Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 190 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Buena Vista County |
| Pickerel Lake Other state land | 159 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Buena Vista County, Clay County |
| Buena Vista County Waterfowl Production Area Waterfowl Production Area | 69 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Buena Vista County |
| Leo Grau Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 63 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Buena Vista County |