Hunting

For a complete list of Story County public hunting areas, click "Public Hunting Areas" below.

Non-toxic ammunition is required for all hunting in Story County Conservation-owned and managed areas. Observe all applicable state laws. No target shooting is allowed on any area that Story County Conservation owns or manages. Please remember to get permission when hunting within 200 yards of an occupied building.

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  1. Public Hunting Areas



Askew Bridge and Cambridge Pond

26.5 acres with upland and waterfowl species.

Bob Pyle Marsh

(State-owned) 80 acres with waterfowl, upland game species, and furbearers.

Colo Bogs

(State-owned)  691 acres of upland game, waterfowl and furbearers.

Cooper's Prairie Marsh

40 acres with upland and waterfowl species. 

Doolittle Prairie

(Partially State-owned) 43 acres with upland species.

Ed Powell Wildlife Area

17 acres with upland species.

Hendrickson Marsh

(State-owned) Approximately 700 acres with waterfowl, upland species, and furbearers.

Hickory Grove Park

80 acres located south and east of the lake (outside the paved road) provide upland and waterfowl species. 

Jennett Heritage Area

171 acres with upland, waterfowl and woodland species. 

Jim Ketelsen Greenwing Marsh

68 acres with upland and waterfowl species. 

Larson Marsh

12 acres with upland and waterfowl species. 

Peterson Park

200 acres with upland, waterfowl, and woodland species. Hunting with shotgun, bow, and black-powder rifle only.

Praeri Rail Trail

4 miles between Roland and McCallsburg and 3 1/2 miles between McCallsburg and Highway 65 provide excellent cover for upland species. 

Roland Wildlife Area

80 acres with upland and waterfowl species.

Ronald "Dick" Jordan Family Wildlife Area

175 acres along the South Skunk River. Upland and woodland species. 

Skunk River Flats

117 acres along the Skunk River with upland species.

Skunk River Greenbelt

620 acres with deer, small game, and furbearers. Some greenbelt properties are posted “No Hunting.” Other areas are easements and not available for public hunting. Observe boundary signs.