Wetland Management District · Minnesota · FWS Region 3

Morris Wetland Management District Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Stevens County, Minnesota, Morris Wetland Management District is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 56,818 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 with special regulations and 1 closed, covering about 56,610 huntable acres.

1 with special regs1 closed
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2hunt units
56.6Khuntable acres
56.8KFWS-owned acres
7game categories

Morris 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 Morris WMD

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

Waterfowl hunters have a tremendous variety of public hunting spots in western Minnesota within the 244 waterfowl production areas (WPAs) of the Morris WMD.

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 mammalsFeral & ExoticFeral hogs and other non-native species where refuge rules allow

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

Hunt units (2)

Acreage by status
Special regulations: 56,610 (100%)Closed: 170 (0%)56.6Khuntable acres
  • Special regulations56,610 ac 100%
  • Closed170 ac 0%
Units by size (acres)
WPA Open
56,610 ac
WPA Closed
170 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
WPA Open Special regs 56,610 —
WPA Closed Closed 170 —

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 Minnesota hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
  • 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 Morris WMD

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

The fishing opportunities on most wetland management districts are marginal but are offered in accordance with state seasons. Available species include northern pike, walleye, crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass and sunfish.

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

How to get to Morris WMD

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Destination: Morris Wetland Management District (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
45.62279, -95.88523
DMS
45°37′22.0″N 95°53′06.8″W

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Nearest towns

  • Morris, MN2.6 mi NE of town
  • Alexandria, MN31 mi SW of town
  • Fergus Falls, MN46 mi S of town
  • Willmar, MN54 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • FAR Fargo Hector Intl100 mi
  • ABR Aberdeen Regional123 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 Morris 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, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM8:04 PM13h 21m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM7:37 PM12h 37m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:50 AM7:20 AM7:06 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:08 AM7:38 AM6:40 PM11h 02m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM5:12 PM10h 10m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:52 AM7:22 AM4:54 PM9h 33m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:13 AM7:43 AM4:42 PM8h 59m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:26 AM7:56 AM4:40 PM8h 43m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:33 AM8:03 AM4:49 PM8h 45m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:30 AM8:00 AM5:03 PM9h 04m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:15 AM7:45 AM5:27 PM9h 42m

Computed for 45.623, -95.885 (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.

Morris WMD FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Morris WMD?

Yes. Morris Wetland Management District offers hunting in 1 unit (56,610 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, small game, and feral & exotic. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Morris WMD?

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

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

Where is Morris WMD located?

Morris Wetland Management District is in Stevens County, Minnesota, about 3 miles NE of Morris, MN (straight-line). GPS: 45.62279, -95.88523.

What are legal shooting hours at Morris 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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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.