Wetland Management District · North Dakota · FWS Region 6

Long Lake Wetland Management District Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Burleigh County, North Dakota, Long Lake Wetland Management District is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 23,666 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 2 mapped hunt units: 1 open under general rules and 1 closed, covering about 23,662 huntable acres.

1 open unit1 closedYouth hunts
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2hunt units
23.7Khuntable acres
23.7KFWS-owned acres
6game categories

Long Lake 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 Long Lake WMD

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. Special youth hunting opportunities are offered.

Whether deer hunters are looking for an animal to fill the freezer or a large buck, Long Lake NWR offers a long season and plenty of opportunities to fill a tag. The 23,000-acre refuge offers archery, muzzleloader, modern firearms and youth seasons.

Youth hunting

A youth season is offered.

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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 (2)

Acreage by status
Open: 23,662 (100%)Closed: 30 (0%)23.7Khuntable acres
  • Open23,662 ac 100%
  • Closed30 ac 0%
Units by size (acres)
WPA Open
23,662 ac
WPA Closed
30 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
WPA Open Open 23,662 — 🧒 A youth season is offered.
WPA Closed Closed 30 — 🧒 A youth season is offered.

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 Long Lake WMD

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

The fishing opportunities in most wetland management districts are marginal but are offered in accordance with state seasons. Species found include northern pike, walleye and perch.

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

How to get to Long Lake WMD

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Destination: Long Lake Wetland Management District (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
46.66988, -100.22954
DMS
46°40′11.6″N 100°13′46.3″W

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Nearest towns

  • Bismarck, ND28 mi E of town
  • Jamestown, ND74 mi W of town
  • Carrington, ND75 mi SW of town
  • Mobridge, SD79 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • BIS Bismarck Municipal26 mi
  • MOT Minot Intl120 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 Long Lake WMD

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*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, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM8:23 PM13h 24m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM7:55 PM12h 38m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:07 AM7:37 AM7:23 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:26 AM7:56 AM6:56 PM10h 59m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM5:27 PM10h 06m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:12 AM7:42 AM5:09 PM9h 27m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:34 AM8:04 AM4:56 PM8h 52m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:48 AM8:18 AM4:53 PM8h 35m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:55 AM8:25 AM5:02 PM8h 37m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:51 AM8:21 AM5:17 PM8h 56m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:36 AM8:06 AM5:42 PM9h 36m

Computed for 46.670, -100.230 (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.

Long Lake WMD FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Long Lake WMD?

Yes. Long Lake Wetland Management District offers hunting in 1 unit (23,662 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 Long Lake WMD?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Long Lake 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 Long Lake WMD?

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

Where is Long Lake WMD located?

Long Lake Wetland Management District is in Burleigh County, North Dakota, about 28 miles E of Bismarck, ND (straight-line). GPS: 46.66988, -100.22954.

What are legal shooting hours at Long Lake 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.

Nearby refuges & public land

Long Lake NWR

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Florence Lake NWR

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1 special1 closed
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Chase Lake NWR

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🦌

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Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD

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🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

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Kulm WMD

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1 open
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

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Waterfowl Production Areas within 35 miles

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