Many preserves are also wildlife management areas, purchased with hunting license fees and are open to hunting, fishing, and trapping. These preserves are posted as public hunting areas - please observe all posted rules. Exceptions made on some preserves are posted. A few preserves are closed to the public because they are privately owned, because all access is privately owned, or for the protection of sensitive communities on the site. Where private land is involved, the landowner must be contacted and is not obligated to allow visits to the site.
Many preserves are open to hunting.
If a preserve is open to hunting, it is noted in the preserve narrative. All human burial sites in Iowa, including those on preserves, are protected. Intentional disturbance of burial sites is prohibited by Chapters 263B and 716.5 of the Iowa Code. Back to top Research Activities on the Preserve Research related to the natural history and management of specific areas is occasionally funded by the Preserves Board. All researchers and collectors must obtain a permit from the board before commencing a project.