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County guide · North Dakota · ND WPAs
Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Williams County, ND
Williams County has 14 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 4,497 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Fuller WPA at 2,278 acres; the average tract is about 321 acres, and 5 are smaller than 80 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the Crosby Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 2,144 square miles and has roughly 40,950 residents. WPAs make up about 0.3% of its land area.
14named WPAs
4.5Kacres of WPA land
2,278largest WPA (ac)
3refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Williams 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 Williams County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
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| Fuller WPA 2,271 deeded ac |
2,278 | 26 mi SE of Crosby | 48.56095, -103.05667 |
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| Alamo WPA | 585 | 25 mi S of Crosby | 48.55191, -103.39619 |
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| Green Lake WPA | 379 | 25 mi SW of Crosby | 48.61594, -103.62226 |
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| Appam Lake WPA | 322 | 26 mi SW of Crosby | 48.58127, -103.58863 |
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| Twin Lakes WPA | 202 | 19 mi N of Williston | 48.42729, -103.61760 |
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| Hedlund WPA | 155 | 24 mi SE of Crosby | 48.62249, -102.99899 |
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| Missouri Bottoms WPA | 126 | 16 mi SW of Williston | 48.00379, -103.88613 |
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| McGregor WPA | 110 | 28 mi SE of Crosby | 48.59643, -102.91165 |
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| Hapip WPA | 90 | 19 mi NW of Williston | 48.34691, -103.91469 |
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| Tioga WPA | 74 | 35 mi NE of Williston | 48.39996, -102.96994 |
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| Spangrud WPA | 70 | 27 mi SE of Crosby | 48.60890, -102.91574 |
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| Hanson WPA | 65 | 23 mi SE of Crosby | 48.61286, -103.07976 |
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| Osvold WPA | 28 | 20 mi S of Crosby | 48.63125, -103.20270 |
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| Olson WPA | 14 | 24 mi S of Crosby | 48.58384, -103.12354 |
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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 Williams 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 Williams 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.
- Williston, ND11 mi — county center is NE of town
- Crosby, ND45 mi — county center is S of town
- Sidney, MT50 mi — county center is NE of town
- Plentywood, MT62 mi — county center is SE of town
Shooting hours in Williams County
Today at Williams 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 | 6:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 28m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:29 AM | 8:09 PM | 12h 40m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:51 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 44m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 8:11 AM | 7:07 PM | 10h 56m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:37 AM | 5:36 PM | 9h 59m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 17m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 8:22 AM | 5:03 PM | 8h 40m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 8:07 AM | 8:37 AM | 5:00 PM | 8h 22m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 8:14 AM | 8:44 AM | 5:08 PM | 8h 24m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 8:09 AM | 8:39 AM | 5:24 PM | 8h 45m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:53 AM | 8:23 AM | 5:50 PM | 9h 27m |
Computed for 48.262, -103.438 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Williams 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 Williams County
Refuge hunt units in Williams County
| Unit | Refuge | Status | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPA Open | Crosby WMD | ✓Open | 18,799 |
| Refuge | Lake Zahl NWR | !Special regs | 3,260 |
| Closed Unit | Lake Zahl NWR | ✕Closed | 514 |
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Burke County, ND 12 WPAs · 3.6K ac
- Divide County, ND 71 WPAs · 11.6K ac
- Mountrail County, ND 50 WPAs · 11.5K ac
- Roosevelt County, MT 1 WPAs · 182 ac
- Sheridan County, MT 38 WPAs · 10K ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.