Hunting Areas

This 53-acre wildlife habitat provides hiking, fishing, and a place to hunt for pheasants, cottontail rabbits, and grey partridge. Self-guided nature trails extend throughout the area, allowing visitors to view the native grasses, flowers, trees, and shrub plantings, along with the wildlife food plots and a better view of the creek via the suspension bridge.  A small parking area and primitive toilets are available for convenience. April and May are cited as being the best times to visit and enjoy nature at this location.

Location: ½ mile north of Morrison on County Road T53/ S Ave

Featuring wetlands, native grasses, trees, and shrubs, this 27-acre tract of land allows hunting with non-toxic shot for pheasant, cottontail rabbit, grey partridge, and migratory waterfowl. A food plot maintained in order to attract game animals to the area.

Location: This area can be accessed on the west side of T Ave, nearly 700 feet north from Diagonal Rd/Iowa 175.

This 38-acre wildlife area provides a hunting area for small game animals with non-toxic shot, and bowhunting for deer by permit. Bordered on two sides by the Blackhawk Creek, and seeded with crops, native grasses, and flowers, this area also makes a great destination for birdwatching and hiking.

Location: 23600 P Ave, Grundy Center, IA 50638

The Green Wing Wetland is a 17-acre wildlife and hunting area located north of the Copley-Strohbehn Preserve. Features upland hunting opportunities and bowhunting for deer is allowed by permit from the Grundy County Conservation Board. For more details, please call the office at 319-345-2688.

Location: The east side of U Ave, 1/4th mile north from Diagonal Rd/Iowa 175.

Location: 24433 S Ave

Created by the IADOT in 1999, the lake was originally dug to supply material needed for the construction of the nearby highway 20. In August of 2002, the site was transferred to Grundy County, and additional property was purchased from the IADOT using Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) funds.

In July 2003, the park was opened to the public, and in 2008 an asphalt trail around the lake was constructed with cooperation from the city of Dike. This trail was built to honor Phil and Jodi Kruger, a newly married couple who passed away in a car accident just three months after their wedding.

Improvements on the land have continued with camping and habitat development, including the planting of trees, native grasses and flowers, and wetland restoration. Recreation opportunities at the park include fishing, electric motor boating, picnic areas with shelters, a paved trail around the lake and leading into the city of Dike, and a playground in the campground area. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, walleye, and channel catfish. Shelter houses may be rented for a 5-hour period for $20 through contacting Grundy County Conservation at least 72 hours before the desired date. 

For more information on state fishing regulations, click here.

The campgrounds include 60 modern sites with water and electrical hookups up to 50 amps. Pull through sites are available for larger rigs, and a dump station, a shower house, and restrooms are all on site.  Registration is “first come, first served” (no reservations) and camping envelopes and payment instructions are present at the campground. Camping fees are $20 a night for all sites for up to 14 days. Firewood is also available for purchase at the park. 

Location: 29655 170th St, Dike Iowa 50624

This 46-acre wildlife area was purchased as a gift to Grundy County through funds contributed by Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, and several other organizations and individuals. Containing grasslands, wetlands, and winter cover plantings, the Holland Marsh serves as a great spot for small game and waterfowl hunting, as long as game is hunted with non-toxic shot. Bowhunting for deer is also allowed if a permit is obtained through Grundy County Conservation.

Location: Directly west of Holland on L Ave

This nearly 67-acre section of the Grundy County Greenbelt hosts wetlands, native grasses, trees, shrubs, and food plots for game animals. Small game such as ring-necked pheasants, cottontail rabbits, grey partridge, and waterfowl can be hunted with non-toxic shot. Bowhunting for deer is available by permit. The large space inside the park makes it a great place for hiking, snowmobiling, and horseback riding. In addition to this, shooting ranges for both firearms and field archery are present for the experienced visitor to enjoy.

Location: This park is located in Reinbeck. To reach the access, travel north on Commercial Street from Grundy Ave/IA 175 for one block, then turn left on North Greenbelt Road.

Named for the south fork of the Beaver Creek that meanders within its borders, this 42-Acre wildlife area is a mix of grassland with natural and man-made wetlands scattered throughout. Except for the northwest quarter of the area, small game and waterfowl can be hunted here within their permitted seasons, and bowhunting for deer and trapping are available with a permit from Grundy County Conservation.

Location: This park can be found south of US Highway 20 by following E Ave north to its end and turning right.

This 93-acre forested recreation area makes a great place for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting for small game and waterfowl (as long as non-toxic shot is used). Bowhunting for deer is available with a permit through Grundy County Conservation. Facilities include a shelter house, running water, picnic tables, and a restroom. The trails in the park lead to the larger Comet Trail, which connects Beaman, Conrad, and the park itself before reaching its end outside of Gladbrook. The shelter house may be rented for a 5-hour period for $20 through contacting Grundy County Conservation at least 72 hours before the desired date. 

The campground includes primitive sites and 20 other sites with electrical hookups up to 50 amps. A shower house and dump station are available for registered campers. Registration is “first come, first served” (no reservations) and camping envelopes and payment instructions are present on the campground. Camping fees are $20 a night for up to 14 days for sites with electrical hookups. For primitive sites with no electricity, the camping fee is $10 a night for up to 14 days. Non-profit youth groups may camp for free in the primitive camping area. Firewood is also available for purchase at the park.

Location: 33999 M Ave, Beaman IA 50609