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Waterfowl Production Area · Douglas County, Minnesota
Larson Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Covering about 71 acres, Larson Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Douglas County, Minnesota. It is managed by the Fergus Falls Wetland Management District as part of the Douglas County Waterfowl Production Area of Mn group of WPAs. Waterfowl Production Areas are purchased largely with Federal Duck Stamp dollars and are generally open to hunting, trapping and fishing under state regulations, with some federal restrictions.
71GIS acres
71deeded acres
Douglas Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Larson WPA satellite map
Gold outlines are fee-title Waterfowl Production Areas — public land. Everything outside is typically private; always look for boundary signs.
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Waterfowl Production Area (public)County lineRefuge / station
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Hunting on Larson WPA
What you can typically do
- Hunt waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under Minnesota regulations
- Walk in from roads or designated parking areas — vehicles generally stay off the tract
- Fish and trap where state rules and district regulations allow
- Wildlife watching, photography and hiking
Common restrictions
- No camping, fires or overnight use on most WPAs
- Motorized vehicles only on designated roads/parking
- Temporary blinds and stands usually must be removed daily
- Non-toxic shot required for waterfowl — many districts require it for all shotgun hunting
- Some tracts have closed areas or special regulations — check signs
How to get to Larson WPA
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Destination: Larson Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
46.01212, -95.71316- DMS
46°00′43.6″N 95°42′47.4″W
Nearest towns
- Alexandria, MN18 mi NW of town
- Fergus Falls, MN26 mi SE of town
- Morris, MN31 mi N of town
Closest airports
- FAR Fargo Hector Intl82 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Larson WPA
Today at Larson WPA
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 | 6:12 AM | 6:42 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 22m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:59 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 7:19 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:37 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 01m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 09m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 30m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:43 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 57m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:38 PM | 8h 40m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:34 AM | 8:04 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 42m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 8:01 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 01m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 7:46 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 40m |
Computed for 46.012, -95.713 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Nearby Waterfowl Production Areas
| WPA | Acres | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odens WPA | 521 | 1.6 mi NW | Douglas County |
| Zickur WPA | 237 | 1.7 mi S | Douglas County |
| Bah Lakes WPA | 136 | 2.6 mi W | Douglas County |
| Grandokken-Savanna WPA | 404 | 3.2 mi E | Douglas County |
| Bah Lakes WPA | 472 | 3.3 mi W | Grant County |
| Ernest Olson WPA | 253 | 3.4 mi NE | Douglas County |
| Klimek WPA | 38 | 4.0 mi E | Douglas County |
| Fedje WPA | 248 | 4.0 mi S | Douglas County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Douglas County Waterfowl Production Area of Mn. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.