Public land that may allow hunting in O'Brien County, Iowa
3 listed public land units overlap O'Brien 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterman Prairie Complex Other state land | 1,722 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | O'Brien County, Cherokee County |
| Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 874 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Jasper County, Kossuth County + 4 more |
| Waterman Creek Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 222 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | O'Brien County |