Morris WMD
Stevens County, MN
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County guide · Minnesota · MN WPAs
Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Traverse County, MN
Traverse County has 12 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 4,600 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Robin Hood WPA at 1,711 acres; the average tract is about 383 acres, and 2 are smaller than 80 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the Morris Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 589 square miles and has roughly 3,360 residents. WPAs make up about 1.2% of its land area.
12named WPAs
4.6Kacres of WPA land
1,711largest WPA (ac)
1refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Traverse 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 Traverse County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
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| Robin Hood WPA 1,691 deeded ac |
1,711 | 38 mi W of Morris | 45.61954, -96.69838 |
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| Mosquito Ranch WPA 745 deeded ac |
758 | 40 mi W of Morris | 45.62337, -96.73224 |
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| Lawrence WPA | 486 | 35 mi W of Morris | 45.61115, -96.62545 |
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| Geyer WPA | 405 | 28 mi W of Morris | 45.59502, -96.48666 |
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| Diekmann WPA | 321 | 37 mi W of Morris | 45.58947, -96.66724 |
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| Paul WPA | 206 | 36 mi W of Morris | 45.61916, -96.64374 |
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| Murphy WPA | 193 | 35 mi W of Morris | 45.59621, -96.64257 |
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| Hormann WPA | 176 | 33 mi W of Morris | 45.68147, -96.58024 |
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| Pedersen WPA | 158 | 41 mi W of Morris | 45.66223, -96.74509 |
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| Gibson WPA | 80 | 38 mi W of Morris | 45.59945, -96.70345 |
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| Jenk WPA | 66 | 36 mi W of Morris | 45.59772, -96.66159 |
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| Parnell WPA | 40 | 36 mi W of Morris | 45.58668, -96.64756 |
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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 Traverse 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 Traverse 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.
- Morris, MN29 mi — county center is NW of town
- Wahpeton, ND35 mi — county center is S of town
- Fergus Falls, MN38 mi — county center is SW of town
- Alexandria, MN52 mi — county center is W of town
Shooting hours in Traverse County
Today at Traverse County
Legal light*–
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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 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 21m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 01m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 7:04 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 10m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:24 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 32m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 58m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 7:59 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 42m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 8:06 AM | 4:50 PM | 8h 44m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 8:03 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 02m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 7:48 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 41m |
Computed for 45.783, -96.440 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Traverse 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 Traverse County
Refuge hunt units in Traverse County
| Unit | Refuge | Status | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPA Open | Morris WMD | !Special regs | 56,610 |
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Big Stone County, MN 58 WPAs · 12.7K ac
- Grant County, MN 55 WPAs · 11.4K ac
- Richland County, ND 22 WPAs · 6.5K ac
- Roberts County, SD 31 WPAs · 4.8K ac
- Stevens County, MN 57 WPAs · 10.2K ac
- Wilkin County, MN 6 WPAs · 2.5K ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.