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Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Charles Mix County, SD
Charles Mix County has 20 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 4,289 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Broken Arrow WPA at 948 acres; the average tract is about 214 acres, and 4 are smaller than 80 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the Lake Andes Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 1,157 square miles and has roughly 9,373 residents. WPAs make up about 0.6% of its land area.
20named WPAs
4.3Kacres of WPA land
948largest WPA (ac)
3refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Charles Mix 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 Charles Mix County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
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| Broken Arrow WPA 960 deeded ac |
948 | 24 mi N of Lake Andes | 43.48199, -98.71662 |
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| Kafka WPA | 325 | 18 mi SE of Lake Andes | 42.99564, -98.26021 |
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| Varilek WPA | 320 | 12 mi N of Lake Andes | 43.32234, -98.60936 |
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| Youngstrom WPA 282 deeded ac |
290 | 8.2 mi NE of Lake Andes | 43.23094, -98.40934 |
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| Sherman WPA | 283 | 13 mi NW of Lake Andes | 43.33270, -98.63913 |
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| Hubers WPA 274 deeded ac |
266 | 7.7 mi E of Lake Andes | 43.20010, -98.39819 |
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| Raysby WPA | 246 | 9.5 mi N of Lake Andes | 43.29668, -98.55995 |
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| Green WPA | 219 | 9.0 mi N of Lake Andes | 43.28244, -98.60154 |
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| Fousek WPA | 209 | 12 mi NE of Lake Andes | 43.26739, -98.36144 |
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| Trout WPA | 200 | 11 mi N of Lake Andes | 43.31835, -98.54855 |
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| Putnam WPA | 160 | 8.5 mi N of Lake Andes | 43.28216, -98.55016 |
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| Koupal WPA | 159 | 21 mi SE of Lake Andes | 42.99798, -98.19602 |
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| John Eldridge WPA | 150 | 5.1 mi E of Lake Andes | 43.17374, -98.44083 |
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| Juran WPA | 113 | 22 mi E of Lake Andes | 43.10752, -98.11768 |
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| Tucek WPA | 107 | 12 mi N of Lake Andes | 43.33275, -98.56224 |
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| Soulek WPA | 88 | 8.0 mi NE of Lake Andes | 43.22192, -98.40507 |
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| Fuchs WPA | 64 | 14 mi NW of Lake Andes | 43.33913, -98.67070 |
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| Novotny WPA | 61 | 13 mi NW of Lake Andes | 43.25720, -98.76231 |
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| Vanderpol WPA | 56 | 14 mi N of Lake Andes | 43.34781, -98.62800 |
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| North Unit WPA 15 deeded ac |
23 | 7.3 mi NE of Lake Andes | 43.21303, -98.41554 |
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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 Charles Mix County: rules & tips
Typically allowed
- Hunting waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under South 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 Charles Mix 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.
- Lake Andes, SD3.4 mi — county center is E of town
- Mitchell, SD43 mi — county center is SW of town
- Huron, SD83 mi — county center is S of town
- Madison, SD90 mi — county center is SW of town
Shooting hours in Charles Mix County
Today at Charles Mix 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 | 6:27 AM | 6:57 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 14m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 34m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:29 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 48m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 07m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 20m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 45m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 15m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 7:58 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 01m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 8:05 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 02m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 8:02 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 19m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 7:50 AM | 5:43 PM | 9h 54m |
Computed for 43.170, -98.474 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Charles Mix 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 Charles Mix County
Refuge hunt units in Charles Mix County
| Unit | Refuge | Status | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center | Lake Andes NWR | ✓Open | 2,184 |
| North | Lake Andes NWR | ✕Closed | 392 |
| Owens Bay | Lake Andes NWR | ✕Closed | 831 |
| South | Lake Andes NWR | ✕Closed | 1,837 |
| WPA Closed | Lake Andes WMD | ✕Closed | 22 |
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Aurora County, SD 16 WPAs · 4.9K ac
- Bon Homme County, SD 5 WPAs · 1.2K ac
- Brule County, SD 3 WPAs · 1.1K ac
- Douglas County, SD 16 WPAs · 4.8K ac
- Hutchinson County, SD 5 WPAs · 784 ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.