Public land that may allow hunting in Sioux County, Nebraska
8 listed public land units overlap Sioux County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Nebraska unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska National Forest National Forest land | 140,833 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Thomas County, Dawes County + 2 more |
| Oglala National Grassland National Grassland | 94,509 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Sioux County, Dawes County |
| BLM Newcastle Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 5,124 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Sioux County, Brown County + 15 more |
| Petersen Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 2,701 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Sioux County |
| Peterson Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 2,671 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Sioux County |
| Gilbert-baker Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 2,589 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Mixed (open and restricted parcels) | Sioux County |
| Fort Robinson Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 637 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Mixed (open and restricted parcels) | Sioux County |
| Buffalo Gap National Grassland National Grassland | 45 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Dawes County, Sioux County |