During 2011, the Itasca County Land Department managed 295,792.69 acres of tax-forfeited land. Approximately 245,000 acres (82%) are commercial forest lands that are producing or capable of producing crops of industrial wood. Itasca County also plays an important role in the tourism and recreation industry by providing lands for the public to enter upon for hunting, fishing, camping and sightseeing as well as many other recreational pursuits. ​​