Public land that may allow hunting in Nelson County, North Dakota
4 listed public land units overlap Nelson County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole North Dakota unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nd State Lands - Surface Ownership State trust / land board land | 711,792 | State: land board | Open access | McKenzie County, Williams County + 44 more |
| Nelson County Waterfowl Production Area Waterfowl Production Area | 3,517 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Nelson County |
| Black Swan State wildlife / game area | 859 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Nelson County |
| Mcville State wildlife / game area | 238 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Nelson County |