Leopold WMD
Columbia County, WI
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County guide · Wisconsin · WI WPAs
Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Manitowoc County, WI
Manitowoc County has 2 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 256 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Two Creeks WPA at 136 acres; the average tract is about 128 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the Leopold Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 595 square miles and has roughly 81,359 residents. WPAs make up about 0.1% of its land area.
2named WPAs
256acres of WPA land
136largest WPA (ac)
1refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Creeks WPA | 136 | 26 mi SE of Green Bay | 44.28836, -87.58859 |
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| Pietroske WPA | 120 | 30 mi SE of Green Bay | 44.23149, -87.53962 |
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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 Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc 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.
- Green Bay, WI28 mi — county center is S of town
- Oshkosh, WI37 mi — county center is E of town
- Fond du Lac, WI40 mi — county center is NE of town
- Milwaukee, WI76 mi — county center is N of town
Shooting hours in Manitowoc County
Today at Manitowoc County
Legal light*–
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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 | 5:43 AM | 6:13 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 17m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:28 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:47 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 7:04 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:26 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 16m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 41m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 7:05 AM | 4:15 PM | 9h 09m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 7:19 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 54m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 4:22 PM | 8h 56m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 7:23 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 13m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 7:09 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 49m |
Computed for 44.137, -87.810 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc County
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Sheboygan County, WI 4 WPAs · 726 ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.