Wetland Management District · North Dakota · FWS Region 6

Chase Lake Prairie Project Wetland Management District Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Chase Lake Prairie Project Wetland Management District is located in Stutsman County, North Dakota, with about 39,959 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 39,984 huntable acres.

1 open unit
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40KFWS-owned acres
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Chase Lake Prairie Project 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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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Hunting at Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD

Permitted hunting categories are big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

The Chase Lake Prairie Project Wetland Management District covers Stutsman and Wells counties in south-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: 39,984 (100%)40Khuntable acres
  • Open39,984 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
WPA Open Open 39,984 —

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 Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Fishing seasons are in accordance with North Dakota state regulations. Available species include walleye, yellow perch and northern pike. A decade of high water levels has created ice fishing opportunities on some waterfowl production areas.

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

How to get to Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD

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Destination: Chase Lake Prairie Project Wetland Management District (FWS reference point)

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47.13533, -99.24388
DMS
47°08′07.2″N 99°14′38.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Carrington, ND22 mi S of town
  • Jamestown, ND30 mi NW of town
  • Valley City, ND60 mi W of town
  • Devils Lake, ND70 mi S of town

Closest airports

  • BIS Bismarck Municipal75 mi
  • GFK Grand Forks Intl112 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 Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD

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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, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM8:19 PM13h 25m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM7:51 PM12h 39m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:03 AM7:33 AM7:19 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:23 AM7:53 AM6:51 PM10h 58m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM5:22 PM10h 04m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:09 AM7:39 AM5:03 PM9h 24m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:31 AM8:01 AM4:50 PM8h 49m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:46 AM8:16 AM4:47 PM8h 32m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:53 AM8:23 AM4:56 PM8h 33m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:49 AM8:19 AM5:12 PM8h 53m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:33 AM8:03 AM5:36 PM9h 34m

Computed for 47.135, -99.244 (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.

Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD?

Yes. Chase Lake Prairie Project Wetland Management District offers hunting in 1 unit (39,984 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 Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Chase Lake Prairie Project 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 Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD?

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

Where is Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD located?

Chase Lake Prairie Project Wetland Management District is in Stutsman County, North Dakota, about 22 miles S of Carrington, ND (straight-line). GPS: 47.13533, -99.24388.

What are legal shooting hours at Chase Lake Prairie Project 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.

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Florence Lake NWR

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