Public land that may allow hunting in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
6 listed public land units overlap Pottawattamie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 3,978 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Harrison County, Pottawattamie County |
| Smith Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 224 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Pottawattamie County |
| Nobles Lake Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 201 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Harrison County, Pottawattamie County |
| Pigeon Creek Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 91 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Pottawattamie County |
| Boyer Bend Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 74 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Pottawattamie County |
| Gifford State Forest State forest | 42 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Pottawattamie County |