Agassiz NWR
Marshall County, MN
!3 special✕1 closed
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58K huntable acres
County guide · Minnesota · MN WPAs
Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Marshall County, MN
Marshall County has 1 named Waterfowl Production Area covering 527 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land.
WPAs here are managed by the Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 1,808 square miles and has roughly 9,040 residents. WPAs make up about 0.0% of its land area.
1named WPAs
527acres of WPA land
527largest WPA (ac)
2refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Marshall 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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Waterfowl Production Area (public)County lineRefuge / station
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All Waterfowl Production Areas in Marshall County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton WPA 510 deeded ac |
527 | 22 mi N of Thief River Falls | 48.41965, -96.04867 |
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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 Marshall County: rules & tips
Typically allowed
- Hunting waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under Minnesota 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 Marshall 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.
- Thief River Falls, MN18 mi — county center is NW of town
- Grand Forks, ND42 mi — county center is NE of town
- Bemidji, MN92 mi — county center is NW of town
- Fargo, ND103 mi — county center is N of town
Shooting hours in Marshall County
Today at Marshall County
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
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*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 | 6:11 AM | 6:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 28m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 40m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 44m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:43 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 56m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 7:09 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 59m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:31 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 17m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:55 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 40m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 8:09 AM | 4:31 PM | 8h 22m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:46 AM | 8:16 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 24m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:41 AM | 8:11 AM | 4:56 PM | 8h 44m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 7:55 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 27m |
Computed for 48.344, -96.366 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Marshall 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 Marshall County
Refuge hunt units in Marshall County
| Unit | Refuge | Status | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| East-West Unit | Agassiz NWR | !Special regs | 16,773 |
| North Unit | Agassiz NWR | !Special regs | 33,540 |
| South Unit | Agassiz NWR | !Special regs | 7,730 |
| Closed | Agassiz NWR | ✕Closed | 3,795 |
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Grand Forks County, ND 15 WPAs · 7.2K ac
- Polk County, MN 40 WPAs · 13.4K ac
- Walsh County, ND 11 WPAs · 1.8K ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.