Wetland Management District · North Dakota · FWS Region 6

Arrowwood Wetland Management District Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Stutsman County, North Dakota, Arrowwood Wetland Management District is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 6,255 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 1 mapped hunt unit: 1 open under general rules, covering about 6,260 huntable acres.

1 open unit
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1hunt units
6.3Khuntable acres
6.3KFWS-owned acres
6game categories

Arrowwood WMD hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Arrowwood WMD

Hunters can pursue big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game here, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

The Arrowwood Wetland Management District includes 28 waterfowl production areas (WPAs) totaling 6,162 acres across Foster and Eddy counties in east-central North Dakota.

Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammals

Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow North Dakota regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Open: 6,260 (100%)6.3Khuntable acres
  • Open6,260 ac 100%
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WPA Open Open 6,260 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid North Dakota hunting license and any required tags or stamps — North Dakota Game and Fish Department
  • Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
  • Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Arrowwood WMD

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Available species include walleye, yellow perch and northern pike. The fishing opportunities are marginal but are offered in accordance with state seasons.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Arrowwood WMD

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Destination: Arrowwood Wetland Management District (FWS reference point)

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47.26890, -98.85232
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47°16′08.0″N 98°51′08.4″W

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Nearest towns

  • Carrington, ND18 mi SE of town
  • Jamestown, ND26 mi N of town
  • Valley City, ND47 mi NW of town
  • Devils Lake, ND58 mi S of town

Closest airports

  • GFK Grand Forks Intl91 mi
  • BIS Bismarck Municipal96 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Arrowwood WMD

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM8:18 PM13h 25m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM7:50 PM12h 39m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:02 AM7:32 AM7:17 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:21 AM7:51 AM6:50 PM10h 58m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM5:20 PM10h 03m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:08 AM7:38 AM5:01 PM9h 23m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:30 AM8:00 AM4:48 PM8h 48m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:45 AM8:15 AM4:45 PM8h 31m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:52 AM8:22 AM4:54 PM8h 32m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:47 AM8:17 AM5:10 PM8h 52m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:32 AM8:02 AM5:35 PM9h 33m

Computed for 47.269, -98.852 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Arrowwood WMD FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Arrowwood WMD?

Yes. Arrowwood Wetland Management District offers hunting in 1 unit (6,260 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Arrowwood WMD?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Arrowwood WMD. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Can you fish at Arrowwood WMD?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Arrowwood WMD located?

Arrowwood Wetland Management District is in Stutsman County, North Dakota, about 18 miles SE of Carrington, ND (straight-line). GPS: 47.26890, -98.85232.

What are legal shooting hours at Arrowwood WMD?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

Nearby refuges & public land

Arrowwood NWR

Stutsman County, ND · 7.6 mi SE

1 special1 closed
🦌🦃🐦🐇🎣

12.7K huntable acres

Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD

Stutsman County, ND · 21 mi SW

1 open
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

40K huntable acres

Chase Lake NWR

Stutsman County, ND · 33 mi SW

1 special
🦌

4.4K huntable acres

Valley City NFH

Barnes County, ND · 44 mi SE

1 closed
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Valley City WMD

Barnes County, ND · 45 mi SE

1 open
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

19.7K huntable acres

White Horse Hill National Game Preserve

Benson County, ND · 50 mi N

1 closed
No hunting listed

Waterfowl Production Areas within 35 miles

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.