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Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Van Buren County, MI
Van Buren County has 1 named Waterfowl Production Area covering 108 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land.
WPAs here are managed by the Michigan Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 623 square miles and has roughly 75,587 residents. WPAs make up about 0.0% of its land area.
1named WPAs
108acres of WPA land
108largest WPA (ac)
1refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Van Buren County
Gold outlines are fee-title Waterfowl Production Areas — federally owned public land. Land outside them is almost always private. Switch to satellite to check water conditions and cover, and click any tract for coordinates.
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All Waterfowl Production Areas in Van Buren County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinney WPA | 108 | 18 mi SW of Kalamazoo | 42.10732, -85.83226 |
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Acreage from USFWS realty GIS polygons. Coordinates are a point inside each tract — not necessarily a parking area. Look for designated parking and boundary signs on the ground.
Hunting WPAs in Van Buren County: rules & tips
Typically allowed
- Hunting waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under Michigan regulations
- Walk-in access from roads and designated parking areas
- Fishing and trapping where state and district rules allow
- Wildlife watching, photography and dog training outside restricted periods
Common restrictions
- No camping, fires or overnight use on most tracts
- Motor vehicles only on designated roads and parking areas
- Blinds and portable stands usually removed at the end of each day
- Nontoxic shot required for waterfowl; many districts require it for all shotgun hunting
- Some tracts have closed areas, refuge-style rules or seasonal restrictions
Getting to Van Buren County
Distances below are straight-line from the center of the county. Most WPAs are reached by county and township gravel roads — download the GPX file and load it into your phone or GPS before you lose cell coverage.
- Kalamazoo, MI23 mi — county center is W of town
- South Bend, IN41 mi — county center is N of town
- Grand Rapids, MI53 mi — county center is S of town
- Lansing, MI82 mi — county center is SW of town
Shooting hours in Van Buren County
Today at Van Buren County
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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Detroit local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 12m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 33m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:39 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 48m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 09m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 23m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 50m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 7:52 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 21m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 8:05 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 07m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:42 AM | 8:12 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 09m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 8:10 AM | 5:35 PM | 9h 25m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 9h 58m |
Computed for 42.248, -86.034 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Van Buren County
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Refuges & districts with land in Van Buren County
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.