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Falkirk WPA Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Falkirk WPA unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Audubon Wetland Management District in McLean County, ND. It covers approximately 160 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations.

160acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
McLean Countycounty

Falkirk WPA map

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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to North Dakota regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

Game at Audubon WMD

Species listed for the refuge as a whole — a special-regulation unit may be limited to certain species. Confirm in the hunt brochure.

Getting to the Falkirk WPA unit

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Destination: center of the Falkirk WPA unit

Decimal
47.42037, -101.17271
DMS
47°25′13.3″N 101°10′21.8″W

Nearest towns

  • Garrison, ND20 mi SE of town
  • Bismarck, ND46 mi NW of town
  • Minot, ND56 mi S of town

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

The navigation point is a point inside the unit polygon, not necessarily a parking area or legal access point. Use satellite view to find roads, gates and designated parking, and respect closed areas and private inholdings.

Shooting hours at this unit

Today at Falkirk WPA

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*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, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM8:27 PM13h 26m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:50 AM7:20 AM7:59 PM12h 39m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:11 AM7:41 AM7:26 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:31 AM8:01 AM6:59 PM10h 58m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM5:29 PM10h 03m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:18 AM7:48 AM5:10 PM9h 22m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:40 AM8:10 AM4:57 PM8h 46m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:55 AM8:25 AM4:54 PM8h 29m
Fri, Jan 1, 20278:01 AM8:31 AM5:03 PM8h 31m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:57 AM8:27 AM5:18 PM8h 51m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:41 AM8:11 AM5:43 PM9h 32m

Computed for 47.420, -101.173 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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

Other units at Audubon WMD

UnitStatusAcresPermit
WPA OpenOpen26,082—

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