St. Croix WMD
St. Croix County, WI
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County guide · Wisconsin · WI WPAs
Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Dunn County, WI
Dunn County has 5 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 1,267 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Rock Creek WPA at 672 acres; the average tract is about 253 acres, and 2 are smaller than 80 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the ST. Croix Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 864 square miles and has roughly 45,440 residents. WPAs make up about 0.2% of its land area.
5named WPAs
1.3Kacres of WPA land
672largest WPA (ac)
1refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Dunn 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 Dunn County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek WPA 275 deeded ac |
672 | 11 mi SW of Eau Claire | 44.69330, -91.66545 |
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| Red Cedar WPA | 336 | 16 mi W of Eau Claire | 44.89341, -91.80603 |
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| Cook's Pond WPA | 140 | 17 mi W of Eau Claire | 44.86502, -91.83464 |
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| Strehlau WPA | 71 | 16 mi NW of Eau Claire | 44.90576, -91.80330 |
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| Iron Creek WPA | 47 | 15 mi W of Eau Claire | 44.85793, -91.79598 |
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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 Dunn County: rules & tips
Typically allowed
- Hunting waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under Wisconsin 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 Dunn 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.
- Eau Claire, WI23 mi — county center is NW of town
- Rice Lake, WI37 mi — county center is S of town
- St. Paul, MN58 mi — county center is E of town
- Winona, MN66 mi — county center is N of town
Shooting hours in Dunn County
Today at Dunn 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 | 5:58 AM | 6:28 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 19m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:44 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 36m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 7:21 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 03m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:44 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 13m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 7:04 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 36m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:25 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 04m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:38 AM | 4:26 PM | 8h 48m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 4:35 PM | 8h 50m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:42 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 08m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 45m |
Computed for 44.989, -91.896 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Dunn 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 Dunn County
Refuge hunt units in Dunn County
| Unit | Refuge | Status | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPA Open | St. Croix WMD | ✓Open | 8,481 |
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Polk County, WI 14 WPAs · 1.2K ac
- St. Croix County, WI 28 WPAs · 6.5K ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.