Goose Pond Natural Area
Goose Pond Natural Area
This 269-acre area was acquired in 1993 with contributions
from REAP, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Wetlands for Iowa, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
and the Iowa DNR’s Habitat Stamp Project. The area is managed for wildlife and
is open for hunting during season. It is particularly popular with duck
hunters.
For hunting rules and regulations, please visit the
Iowa DNR website.
Features
- Wetlands/ponds
- Bottomland timber
- Two prairie plots: 6 acres (south), 19 acres (north)
- Agricultural crop ground (about 50 acres)
- Access to the Cedar River
(via Wood Duck Bottoms Recreation Area)
- Parking lot
Activities
- Hunting
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Fishing
Operating Hours & Seasons
4 am – 10:30 pm
