Public land that may allow hunting in McDowell County, North Carolina
3 listed public land units overlap McDowell County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole North Carolina unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah National Forest National Forest land | 511,152 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Transylvania County, McDowell County + 9 more |
| South Mountains Game Land State wildlife / game area | 22,561 | Not recorded | Open access | Rutherford County, Burke County + 2 more |
| Pisgah Game Land State wildlife / game area | 4,741 | Not recorded | Open access | Burke County, McDowell County + 3 more |