Public land that may allow hunting in Van Buren County, Iowa
6 listed public land units overlap Van Buren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimek State Forest State forest | 9,096 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Lee County, Van Buren County |
| Lake Sugema Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 3,910 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Van Buren County |
| Fox River Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 732 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Van Buren County |
| Van Buren Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 437 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Van Buren County |
| De Voss-Foster Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 327 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Van Buren County |
| Selma Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 132 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Van Buren County |