Huron Wetland Management District Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Huron 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.

Hunting at Huron WMD

• 🦌 Big Game
• 🦆 Waterfowl
• 🦃 Wild Turkey
• 🐦 Upland Birds
• 🕊️ Migratory Birds
• 🐇 Small Game
• 🐗 Feral & Exotic
• 🎣 Fishing

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 waterfowl production areas (WPAs) of Huron Wetland Management District attract more than 100,000 visitors a year, making this the most visited wetland management district in the nation.

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

Hunt units (2)

When to hunt Huron WMD

Typical U.S. season windows for the game categories offered here. South Dakota sets the exact dates, and refuges often open fewer days than the statewide season — use this to plan scouting, then confirm the 2026–2027 dates in the state regulations and the refuge hunt brochure.

Permits & licenses

Fishing at Huron WMD

• 🐟 Freshwater fishing

The fishing opportunities in the Huron Wetland Management are marginal but are offered in accordance with South Dakota state seasons. Species found include northern pike, walleye, crappie and perch.

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

How to get to Huron WMD

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

7-day hunting weather

Waterfowl Production Areas managed by Huron WMD

This district manages 60 named WPAs totaling 17,713 acres of walk-in public land. The largest are listed below; each links to its county guide with a satellite map and directions.

Showing the 25 largest of 60. All tracts are on the map above and in the KML download.

Guides for hunting Huron WMD

Huron WMD FAQ

Nearby refuges & public land

Waterfowl Production Areas within 35 miles

• Cain Creek WPA 242 ac · 7.4 mi S
• South Weaver WPA 142 ac · 7.4 mi W
• Thesenvitz WPA 164 ac · 7.6 mi W
• Weaver WPA 646 ac · 8.1 mi W
• Rogers WPA 364 ac · 8.5 mi NW
• Maga-Ta-Hopi WPA 1,455 ac · 8.7 mi W

All refuges in South Dakota →