Devils Lake WMD
Ramsey County, ND
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52.7K huntable acres
County guide · North Dakota · ND WPAs
Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Grand Forks County, ND
Grand Forks County has 15 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 7,204 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Stewart Lake WPA at 1,491 acres; the average tract is about 480 acres, and 2 are smaller than 80 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the Devils Lake Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 1,440 square miles and has roughly 73,170 residents. WPAs make up about 0.8% of its land area.
15named WPAs
7.2Kacres of WPA land
1,491largest WPA (ac)
2refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Lake WPA 1,445 deeded ac |
1,491 | 14 mi NW of Grand Forks | 48.05179, -97.27978 |
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| Turtle River WPA | 1,019 | 13 mi NW of Grand Forks | 48.01528, -97.27036 |
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| Pender WPA | 859 | 13 mi W of Grand Forks | 47.95122, -97.31444 |
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| Kellys Slough WPA 785 deeded ac |
764 | 11 mi NW of Grand Forks | 47.99082, -97.24719 |
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| Agnes Marsh WPA | 739 | 34 mi W of Grand Forks | 48.08813, -97.71985 |
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| Jeglum WPA | 588 | 10 mi NW of Grand Forks | 47.99668, -97.22830 |
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| Mekinock WPA | 560 | 14 mi W of Grand Forks | 47.97289, -97.33598 |
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| Amundson WPA | 264 | 11 mi NW of Grand Forks | 48.00808, -97.24143 |
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| Clemetson WPA 221 deeded ac |
208 | 12 mi W of Grand Forks | 47.95833, -97.28049 |
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| Tennison WPA | 161 | 38 mi W of Grand Forks | 47.89332, -97.85570 |
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| Hofer Marsh WPA | 159 | 38 mi W of Grand Forks | 47.82082, -97.82321 |
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| Hart WPA | 128 | 13 mi W of Grand Forks | 47.95612, -97.29834 |
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| Nelson WPA | 112 | 13 mi W of Grand Forks | 47.96152, -97.30102 |
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| Vold WPA | 80 | 12 mi W of Grand Forks | 47.97379, -97.28984 |
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| Little Goose WPA | 71 | 38 mi W of Grand Forks | 47.92937, -97.84167 |
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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 Grand Forks County: rules & tips
Typically allowed
- Hunting waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under North Dakota 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 Grand Forks 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.
- Grand Forks, ND20 mi — county center is W of town
- Thief River Falls, MN60 mi — county center is W of town
- Devils Lake, ND66 mi — county center is E of town
- Valley City, ND75 mi — county center is N of town
Shooting hours in Grand Forks County
Today at Grand Forks 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 | 6:16 AM | 6:46 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 27m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 7:05 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 40m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 45m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:47 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 56m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 00m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:35 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 19m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 43m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 8:12 AM | 4:37 PM | 8h 25m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:49 AM | 8:19 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 27m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 8:14 AM | 5:02 PM | 8h 47m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:58 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 29m |
Computed for 47.936, -97.457 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks County
Refuge hunt units in Grand Forks County
| Unit | Refuge | Status | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPA Open | Devils Lake WMD | ✓Open | 52,728 |
| WPA Closed | Devils Lake WMD | ✕Closed | 618 |
| Station | Kellys Slough NWR | ✕Closed | 1,279 |
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Marshall County, MN 1 WPAs · 527 ac
- Nelson County, ND 24 WPAs · 3.3K ac
- Polk County, MN 40 WPAs · 13.4K ac
- Steele County, ND 10 WPAs · 2.9K ac
- Traill County, ND 4 WPAs · 716 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.