Bureau of Land Management Maps
onX Hunt offers the most up-to-date Bureau of Land Management (BLM) maps available. Unlock access to more than 245 million acres of public land managed by the BLM and know where you stand with the onX Hunt App. Free trial.
What is Bureau of Land Management Land?
BLM land can be found from the northernmost reaches of Alaska to the tip of Florida. In fact, BLM land takes up 12% of the U.S. landmass, encompassing 245 million acres of public lands for the American people. Recreational activities such as hunting, hiking, backpacking, fishing, and more abound on BLM lands, as do industries such as oil and gas. BLM’s grazing program helps support healthy grasslands, and some BLM-managed lands even function as outdoor laboratories where students learn about natural history.
Can I Hunt on BLM Land?
Millions of acres of BLM Land are open to hunting, but there are a few things for hunters to understand about public access to BLM Lands. BLM land is open to hunting, but you must have legal access to it—you are not guaranteed access through private lands to reach BLM land. BLM land shows in yellow in the onX Hunt App, so it’s easy to locate during your e-scouting. Be sure to check with your local BLM office every year before hunting, and take note of rule changes, fire restrictions, and road closures. It’s always best to do your homework in advance and check with the BLM office before you leave for your hunt.
The Best Tool for Navigating BLM Land
The onX Hunt App helps you navigate BLM Land with confidence, so you always know where you stand. BLM land is shown in yellow in the App, and clearly marked property lines help delineate boundaries. onX Hunt also features Offline Maps for when you travel beyond cell service, high-quality satellite imagery, surrounding landowner names and boundaries, and more. Whether you’re working from your home computer planning a hunt, or in the field and need to check a boundary, onX’s BLM Layers give you the information to make an informed decision.
How to Access Feature Layer
On Desktop
- Login to your account on webmap.onxmaps.com/hunt/login.
- Select “Map Layers”
- Select the State You’re In from the “Layer Library”
- Toggle on “Gov Lands Layer
In App
- Open the onX Hunt App.
- Select “Map Layers”
- Select the State You’re In
- Toggle on “Gov Lands Layer”
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The BLM manages public lands and subsurface estate under its jurisdiction under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), passed in 1976. Headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado, and with oversight over 247.3 million acres (1,001,000 km2), it governs one eighth of the country’s landmass.
Yes. BLM-managed lands offer numerous opportunities for camping under the stars ranging from staying in an RV at a highly developed campground to simply throwing a sleeping bag on the ground in the backcountry.
The Bureau of Land Management’s mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.