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Waterfowl Production Area · Grant County, Minnesota
Leverson Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Leverson Waterfowl Production Area is a public parcel of roughly 177 acres located 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.
177GIS acres
173deeded acres
Grant Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Leverson 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 Leverson 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 Leverson WPA
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Destination: Leverson Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
45.85098, -95.89796- DMS
45°51′03.5″N 95°53′52.7″W
Nearest towns
- Morris, MN18 mi N of town
- Alexandria, MN25 mi W of town
- Fergus Falls, MN31 mi S of town
Closest airports
- FAR Fargo Hector Intl86 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Leverson WPA
Today at Leverson 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 | 6:13 AM | 6:43 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 21m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:38 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 01m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 09m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 31m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:44 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 58m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:39 PM | 8h 42m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:34 AM | 8:04 AM | 4:48 PM | 8h 43m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 8:01 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 02m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 7:46 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 40m |
Computed for 45.851, -95.898 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Larson WPA | 253 | 1.8 mi E | Grant County |
| Steinlicht WPA | 160 | 2.7 mi E | Grant County |
| Rasmussen WPA | 160 | 2.9 mi SE | Grant County |
| Hanson WPA | 152 | 3.2 mi E | Grant County |
| Sanders WPA | 40 | 4.2 mi S | Grant County |
| Island Lake WPA | 219 | 4.3 mi NE | Grant County |
| Block WPA | 45 | 4.7 mi W | Grant County |
| Uphoff WPA | 151 | 4.7 mi S | 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.