Sand Lake NWR
Brown County, SD · 49 mi SE
!2 special✕1 closed
🦌🐦🎣
19.5K huntable acres
Kulm 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)
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Hunting at Kulm WMD
- Big Game
- Waterfowl
- Wild Turkey
- Upland Birds
- Migratory Birds
- Small Game
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Feral & Exotic - Fishing
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.
Located in south-central North Dakota, Kulm Wetland Management District manages 201 waterfowl production areas (WPAs) totaling 45,683 acres, all open to public hunting.
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)
- Open45,133 ac 100%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPA Open | ✓Open | 45,133 | — |
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 Kulm WMD
- 🐟 Freshwater fishing
Fishing season is year-round. Available species include walleye, perch and northern pike, with tremendous ice fishing available on some waterfowl production areas.
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Kulm WMD
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Destination: Kulm Wetland Management District (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
46.30174, -98.94943- DMS
46°18′06.3″N 98°56′57.9″W
Nearest towns
- Jamestown, ND44 mi S of town
- Valley City, ND62 mi SW of town
- Aberdeen, SD62 mi N of town
- Carrington, ND80 mi S of town
Closest airports
- ABR Aberdeen Regional64 mi
- BIS Bismarck Municipal91 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 Kulm WMD
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 6:54 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 22m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 38m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:32 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 00m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 08m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:36 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 29m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:52 PM | 8h 55m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 8:11 AM | 4:50 PM | 8h 38m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:48 AM | 8:18 AM | 4:58 PM | 8h 40m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 8:14 AM | 5:13 PM | 8h 59m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 7:59 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 38m |
Computed for 46.302, -98.949 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Kulm WMD FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Kulm WMD?
Yes. Kulm Wetland Management District offers hunting in 1 unit (45,133 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 Kulm WMD?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Kulm 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 Kulm WMD?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Kulm WMD located?
Kulm Wetland Management District is in LaMoure County, North Dakota, about 44 miles S of Jamestown, ND (straight-line). GPS: 46.30174, -98.94943.
What are legal shooting hours at Kulm 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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Waterfowl Production Areas within 35 miles
- Patzer WPA 123 ac · 1.2 mi W
- Gackle WPA 320 ac · 1.4 mi NE
- Liechty WPA 81 ac · 2.2 mi E
- Young WPA 322 ac · 2.8 mi SE
- Shock WPA 80 ac · 3.0 mi W
- Kramlich WPA 160 ac · 3.9 mi SW
Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.