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Public Hunting Land Near Me
Share your location and the closest public hunting areas come up on a map with the miles to each, from 10,013 wildlife management areas, game lands, state and national forests and refuges in 18 states.
Photo: Brian Truskey, Land Between The Lakes NRA (Public domain)
Public Hunting Land Near Me, state by state
Or pick a state for every public hunting area it lists, with its own map and search.
How the public land finder works
What the map shows
Wildlife management areas, state game lands, state and national forests, national wildlife refuges, Corps of Engineers land and walk-in areas that the state agency lists as open to hunting.
How close is close
Distances are straight-line miles from where your phone or computer says you are. Road miles are usually longer.
Before you go
Each area page lists its seasons, quota or permit rules, parking and the agency that manages it. Check that agency for closures on the day.
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Pick your state below, or type a town or county in the search box at the top of any page.
Public Hunting Land Near Me: questions
How do I find public hunting land near me?
Press the button at the top of this page and allow location. The closest public hunting areas in the 18 states on this site appear on a map and in a numbered list with miles and directions.
Which kinds of land are included?
Wildlife management areas, state game lands, state forests and parks open to hunting, national forests and grasslands, national wildlife refuges with hunting programs, Corps of Engineers land and state walk-in or leased access areas.
Is all public land open to hunting?
No. Many state parks, refuges and lake lands are closed or open only for set seasons or quota hunts. Each area page on this site says what the managing agency allows.
Do I need a permit beyond my hunting license?
Some areas need a quota permit, a daily sign-in, a land access permit or a stamp. The area page lists what that state agency requires.
Can I hunt public land in another state?
Yes, with that state’s nonresident license. Each state section has a license page with resident and nonresident fees.
Why is the closest area not in my state?
The map measures straight-line distance across state lines. Use the state tiles below to stay inside one state.
How accurate is the location?
It uses the location your browser reports, which on a computer can be off by several miles. Use the town picker under the map to correct it.
Which states are covered?
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. More states are being added.