Public land that may allow hunting in Delaware County, Iowa
4 listed public land units overlap Delaware 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 1,015 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Delaware County, Buchanan County |
| Ram Hollow Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 795 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Delaware County, Dubuque County |
| Brayton Memorial Forest Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 307 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Delaware County |
| Backbone State Forest State forest | 185 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Delaware County, Clayton County |