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County guide · South Dakota · SD WPAs
Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Yankton County, SD
Yankton County has 3 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 298 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Edelman WPA at 185 acres; the average tract is about 99 acres, and 1 are smaller than 80 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the Madison Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 532 square miles and has roughly 23,310 residents. WPAs make up about 0.1% of its land area.
3named WPAs
298acres of WPA land
185largest WPA (ac)
1refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Yankton 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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Waterfowl Production Area (public)County lineRefuge / station
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All Waterfowl Production Areas in Yankton County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edelman WPA | 185 | 42 mi SW of Sioux Falls | 43.16027, -97.39331 |
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| Hansen WPA | 90 | 39 mi SW of Sioux Falls | 43.15052, -97.29617 |
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| Diede WPA | 23 | 52 mi SW of Sioux Falls | 43.05484, -97.51852 |
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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 Yankton 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 Yankton 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.
- Sioux Falls, SD51 mi — county center is SW of town
- Lake Andes, SD59 mi — county center is E of town
- Mitchell, SD60 mi — county center is SE of town
- Sioux City, IA60 mi — county center is NW of town
Shooting hours in Yankton County
Today at Yankton County
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
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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 | 6:23 AM | 6:53 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 14m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 34m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:25 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 48m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 07m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 21m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 7:21 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 46m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 16m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:53 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 02m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 04m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:58 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 20m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 5:40 PM | 9h 55m |
Computed for 42.977, -97.400 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Yankton 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 Yankton County
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Bon Homme County, SD 5 WPAs · 1.2K ac
- Clay County, SD 1 WPAs · 40 ac
- Hutchinson County, SD 5 WPAs · 784 ac
- Turner County, SD 3 WPAs · 993 ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.