| Loess Hills Wildlife Area |
| This 3,896-acre property contains some of the best Loess Hills formations and prairie stands found in Iowa. Hiking is allowed throughout the area but trails are limited. Upland timber and prairie habitat provide good populations of deer, quail, squirrel, pheasant and turkey |
| Prairie Trail |
| This linear park is an abandoned railroad right of way that has been smoothed and planted to native short grasses and wildflowers. The two mile trail begins on the west side of the Maple River and follows Highway 183. Click here to see short movie clip of wildflowers. |
| Blue Lake Wildlife Area |
| Located adjacent to and west of Lewis and Clark State Park, this 865-acre area is a very popular "drive through" wildlife viewing site in the evenings. Hunting is allowed in the wildlife area but prohibited on state park land. |
| Upper Blencoe Bend Wildlife Area |
| Both marsh and timber habitats exists on this 94 acre site. Visitors will find waterfowl, pheasant and deer. Access is by river only. |
| Middle Decatur Bend Wildlife Area |
| Good deer, pheasant, woodcock and waterfowl hunting is available on this 338-acre park area. |
| Upper Decatur Bend Wildlife Area |
| This area contains 534 acres of marsh and timber. Visitors will find waterfowl, pheasants, deer, and rabbit. |
| Schoenjahn Wildlife Preserve |
| This preserve is a greenbelt along the Maple River, just south of Mapleton, adjacent to Highway 175. The 113-acre area was donated for wildlife management. Hunting is prohibited and there are no public facilities. |
| Blencoe Lake Wildlife Area |
| This 70-acre tract offers hunters a variety of marsh and dry timber. Access to this area is by river only. |
| Blackbird - Ivy Island |
| Visitors will find a variety of upland and marsh loving wildlife species on the 722-acre area. Public access is by river only. |
| Louisville Bend Wildlife Area |
| This 904-acre site has a reputation for good hunting and wildlife viewing. |
| Badger Lake Wildlife Area |
| This site is an old oxbow lake that provides upland and marsh habitats. This 987-acre area is popular for viewing and hunting pheasants and waterfowl. |
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