Devils Lake WMD
Ramsey County, ND
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County guide · North Dakota · ND WPAs
Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Walsh County, ND
Walsh County has 11 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 1,785 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Forest River WPA at 278 acres; the average tract is about 162 acres, and 3 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 1,288 square miles and has roughly 10,563 residents. WPAs make up about 0.2% of its land area.
11named WPAs
1.8Kacres of WPA land
278largest WPA (ac)
1refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Walsh 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 Walsh County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
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| Forest River WPA | 278 | 26 mi NW of Grand Forks | 48.25860, -97.28389 |
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| Fairdale WPA | 259 | 40 mi NE of Devils Lake | 48.51072, -98.23663 |
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| Hove WPA | 239 | 34 mi NE of Devils Lake | 48.35085, -98.21417 |
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| Old Aalalen WPA | 231 | 40 mi NE of Devils Lake | 48.48069, -98.19576 |
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| Toutges WPA | 187 | 35 mi E of Devils Lake | 48.21297, -98.12515 |
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| Greenwing WPA | 156 | 34 mi NE of Devils Lake | 48.41681, -98.28051 |
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| Waterloo Lake WPA | 143 | 46 mi NE of Devils Lake | 48.53820, -98.10901 |
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| Bjerke WPA | 98 | 45 mi NE of Devils Lake | 48.48710, -98.07092 |
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| Hendrickson WPA | 77 | 40 mi NE of Devils Lake | 48.35212, -98.08177 |
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| Walsh WPA | 70 | 37 mi NE of Devils Lake | 48.39700, -98.20326 |
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| Trenda WPA | 46 | 37 mi E of Devils Lake | 48.29877, -98.12865 |
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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 Walsh 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 Walsh 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, ND44 mi — county center is NW of town
- Devils Lake, ND55 mi — county center is E of town
- Thief River Falls, MN73 mi — county center is W of town
- Carrington, ND91 mi — county center is NE of town
Shooting hours in Walsh County
Today at Walsh 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 | 6:17 AM | 6:47 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 28m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 7:06 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 40m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 44m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:48 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 55m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 59m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:37 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 17m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:39 PM | 8h 39m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 8:15 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 21m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:52 AM | 8:22 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 23m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:47 AM | 8:17 AM | 5:01 PM | 8h 44m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 27m |
Computed for 48.370, -97.729 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Walsh 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 Walsh County
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Cavalier County, ND 38 WPAs · 12.2K ac
- Grand Forks County, ND 15 WPAs · 7.2K ac
- Marshall County, MN 1 WPAs · 527 ac
- Nelson County, ND 24 WPAs · 3.3K ac
- Pembina County, ND 6 WPAs · 2.2K ac
- Ramsey County, ND 42 WPAs · 9.6K ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.