Fergus Falls WMD
Otter Tail County, MN · 23 mi N
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49.4K huntable acres
Waterfowl Production Area · Grant County, Minnesota
Green Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Covering about 375 acres, Green Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Grant County, Minnesota. It is managed by the Fergus Falls Wetland Management District as part of the Grant County Waterfowl Production Area 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.
375GIS acres
374deeded acres
Grant Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Green 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 Green 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 Green WPA
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Destination: Green Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
45.91161, -96.12148- DMS
45°54′41.8″N 96°07′17.3″W
Nearest towns
- Morris, MN24 mi NW of town
- Fergus Falls, MN26 mi S of town
- Wahpeton, ND34 mi SE of town
Closest airports
- FAR Fargo Hector Intl77 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Green WPA
Today at Green WPA
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*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 | 6:14 AM | 6:44 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 21m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 7:21 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:39 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 01m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 09m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:23 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 31m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 57m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 7:58 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 41m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 8:05 AM | 4:48 PM | 8h 43m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 8:02 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 02m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 7:47 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 40m |
Computed for 45.912, -96.121 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Slough WPA | 420 | 1.0 mi N | Grant County |
| Nordby WPA | 179 | 4.3 mi E | Grant County |
| Strand WPA | 89 | 4.6 mi N | Grant County |
| Kloos WPA | 65 | 4.9 mi SE | Grant County |
| Paquin WPA | 26 | 5.6 mi S | Grant County |
| Spink WPA | 758 | 6.1 mi SE | Grant County |
| Vukonich WPA | 160 | 6.2 mi S | Grant County |
| Bates WPA | 118 | 6.3 mi E | Grant County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Grant County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.