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Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Waseca County, MN
Waseca County has 3 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 302 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Felber WPA at 247 acres; the average tract is about 101 acres, and 2 are smaller than 80 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 433 square miles and has roughly 18,968 residents. WPAs make up about 0.1% of its land area.
3named WPAs
302acres of WPA land
247largest WPA (ac)
1refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Waseca 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 Waseca County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felber WPA | 247 | 29 mi E of Mankato | 44.03687, -93.44143 |
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| Pheasants Forever, Inc. WPA | 43 | 29 mi E of Mankato | 44.03201, -93.43898 |
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| Pederson WPA | 11 | 29 mi E of Mankato | 44.03176, -93.44218 |
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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 Waseca 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 Waseca 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.
- Mankato, MN22 mi — county center is SE of town
- Rochester, MN56 mi — county center is W of town
- Mason City, IA63 mi — county center is N of town
- Minneapolis, MN68 mi — county center is S of town
Shooting hours in Waseca County
Today at Waseca 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 | 6:06 AM | 6:36 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 16m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 6:52 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 05m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:49 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 17m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 41m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 10m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:41 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 55m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 7:48 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 57m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 7:46 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 14m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 7:32 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 50m |
Computed for 44.023, -93.593 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Waseca 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 Waseca County
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Blue Earth County, MN 17 WPAs · 4.2K ac
- Faribault County, MN 7 WPAs · 1K ac
- Freeborn County, MN 10 WPAs · 2.8K ac
- Le Sueur County, MN 4 WPAs · 418 ac
- Rice County, MN 3 WPAs · 489 ac
- Steele County, MN 4 WPAs · 881 ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.