In addition to managing park and conservation areas, the Woodbury County Conservation Board conducts several other programs. Each spring thousands of trees and shrubs are planted on public and private lands as part of the board's Habitat Restoration Program. Native grass plantings also provide valuable habitat and nesting cover and have become an important part of the habitat program. Woodduck, kestrel, and bluebird houses are built and distributed to provide nesting sites for these birds. The WCCB cooperates with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on many stocking projects including fisheries management and special releases of wild turkey and giant Canada geese.

Over 2,000 acres are managed for public hunting and recreation. These wildlife areas are generally undeveloped natural areas that are fenced, signed, and include a parking lot access. Wild turkey, white-tailed deer, ring-necked pheasant, fox squirrel, and bobwhite quail are popularly sought-after game species.