State-sponsored land access programs are privately owned lands that allow public hunting under additional rules and regulations. These programs go by different names in different states. Research the rules and regulations for any program in your state thoroughly before visiting.
Many state folders have some type of Private Land Access Program layer available. Learn how to use the Map Layers menu.
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Grid of red dots — participating property. | |
| Green triangles — access points. | |
| Diagonal red lines — off-limits area within the property. |
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Private Land Access Programs by state
- AL — Forever Wild Tracts
- IA — IHAP (Habitat and Access Program)
- ID — Access Yes!
- KY, TX, OH — Public Hunt Areas
- MI — Hunting Access Program
- MO — Recreational Access Program
- NE — Conservation Partner Lands, Open Fields and Waters
- NM — Open Gates, Unitized Ranches
- NY — Cooperative Hunt Areas
- ND — PLOTS (Private Land Open to Sportsmen)
- OR — Access and Habitat Program
- WA — Private Lands Hunting
- WI — Managed Forest Law, Forest Tax Law
- WY — Hunter Management