Litchfield WMD
Meeker County, MN
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Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Meeker County, MN
Meeker County has 17 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 5,413 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Tyrone Flats WPA at 1,281 acres; the average tract is about 318 acres, and 2 are smaller than 80 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the Litchfield Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 645 square miles and has roughly 23,400 residents. WPAs make up about 1.3% of its land area.
17named WPAs
5.4Kacres of WPA land
1,281largest WPA (ac)
1refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Meeker 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 Meeker County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
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| Tyrone Flats WPA 1,264 deeded ac |
1,281 | 11 mi N of Litchfield | 45.28282, -94.54154 |
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| Rosendale WPA | 478 | 11 mi SW of Litchfield | 45.03161, -94.70669 |
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| Litchfield WPA | 463 | 4.0 mi S of Litchfield | 45.07259, -94.52258 |
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| Harvey WPA 491 deeded ac |
430 | 4.9 mi NW of Litchfield | 45.16153, -94.61932 |
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| Peifer School WPA | 386 | 4.4 mi E of Litchfield | 45.13809, -94.44119 |
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| Lake Harden WPA | 380 | 10 mi S of Litchfield | 44.98297, -94.50391 |
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| Hanson Lake WPA | 313 | 4.2 mi W of Litchfield | 45.13087, -94.61600 |
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| Casey Lake WPA | 304 | 4.2 mi SE of Litchfield | 45.08410, -94.47452 |
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| Cedar Mills WPA | 231 | 13 mi S of Litchfield | 44.93895, -94.55572 |
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| Miller Lake WPA | 224 | 10 mi NW of Litchfield | 45.22153, -94.70150 |
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| Forest City WPA 220 deeded ac |
213 | 4.6 mi NE of Litchfield | 45.18170, -94.46928 |
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| Clear Lake WPA | 197 | 12 mi N of Litchfield | 45.29846, -94.44041 |
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| Cosmos WPA | 160 | 13 mi SW of Litchfield | 44.96075, -94.64027 |
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| Stone Lake WPA | 147 | 1.6 mi NW of Litchfield | 45.14894, -94.54729 |
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| Greenleaf WPA | 80 | 7.4 mi S of Litchfield | 45.02833, -94.57896 |
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| Acton WPA | 80 | 6.7 mi W of Litchfield | 45.13460, -94.66776 |
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| Grass Lake WPA | 46 | 6.0 mi W of Litchfield | 45.12134, -94.65203 |
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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 Meeker 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 Meeker 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.
- Litchfield, MN1.0 mi — county center is E of town
- Willmar, MN26 mi — county center is E of town
- St. Cloud, MN34 mi — county center is SW of town
- Minneapolis, MN61 mi — county center is W of town
Shooting hours in Meeker County
Today at Meeker County
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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 | 6:08 AM | 6:38 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 19m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 36m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 7:14 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:32 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 03m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 12m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 35m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:36 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 03m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:49 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 47m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:56 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 49m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 7:53 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 07m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 7:39 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 44m |
Computed for 45.133, -94.510 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Meeker 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 Meeker County
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Kandiyohi County, MN 59 WPAs · 14.7K ac
- McLeod County, MN 10 WPAs · 2.1K ac
- Renville County, MN 7 WPAs · 1.9K ac
- Stearns County, MN 43 WPAs · 10.2K ac
- Wright County, MN 13 WPAs · 3.4K ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.