Perry Lake has approximately 21,000 acres of public land managed for wildlife. Turkey, deer, quail, pheasant, rabbit, squirrel, duck and geese may be found on federal public hunting lands. Some of these federal lands are leased to local farmers for agricultural purposes. Special conditions are included in the lease agreements to benefit wildlife. Through these programs, non-game species benefit as well.

Hunting is permitted on most public lands, including agriculture leases, with the exception of several restricted areas. Perry Lake has two refuge areas that are closed to hunting from October 1 until January 15 of each year. Hunting is permitted in these two areas for the remaining two weeks of the hunting season. From September 6 until October 16, waterfowl hunting will be prohibited in areas north of the dam.

Restriction areas include the public-use park areas, including Longview and Slough Creek along the trail. You should check with the Corps project office for current conditions and restriction information. Public lands are defined by yellow survey marker signs mounted on yellow posts. These boundary markers delineate the corners and boundary lines. Anything from the sign to the lake is public property.

Quail, white-tailed deer, cottontail rabbit, squirrel, and turkey are all common throughout the lake area.