Hunt unit · Fergus Falls Wetland Management District

WPA Open Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The WPA Open unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Fergus Falls Wetland Management District in Douglas County, MN. It covers approximately 49,393 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.

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49,393acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Douglas Countycounty

WPA Open 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 Minnesota 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 Fergus Falls 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 WPA Open unit

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Destination: center of the WPA Open unit

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Decimal
46.09426, -95.52929
DMS
46°05′39.3″N 95°31′45.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Alexandria, MN16 mi NW of town
  • Fergus Falls, MN29 mi SE of town
  • Morris, MN39 mi NE 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 WPA Open

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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, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM8:03 PM13h 22m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM7:36 PM12h 37m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM7:04 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:07 AM7:37 AM6:38 PM11h 01m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM5:09 PM10h 08m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:52 AM7:22 AM4:51 PM9h 30m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:13 AM7:43 AM4:39 PM8h 56m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:27 AM7:57 AM4:37 PM8h 40m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:34 AM8:04 AM4:45 PM8h 42m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:30 AM8:00 AM5:00 PM9h 00m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:15 AM7:45 AM5:24 PM9h 39m

Computed for 46.094, -95.529 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Other units at Fergus Falls WMD

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WPA ClosedClosed1,070—

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