Litchfield WMD
Meeker County, MN · 29 mi S
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Waterfowl Production Area · Stearns County, Minnesota
Zion Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Zion Waterfowl Production Area is a public parcel of roughly 279 acres located in Stearns County, Minnesota. It is managed by the Litchfield Wetland Management District as part of the Stearns 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.
279GIS acres
279deeded acres
Stearns Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Zion 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 Zion 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 Zion WPA
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Destination: Zion Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
45.46665, -94.69668- DMS
45°27′59.9″N 94°41′48.0″W
Nearest towns
- Litchfield, MN25 mi N of town
- St. Cloud, MN27 mi W of town
- Willmar, MN29 mi NE of town
Closest airports
- MSP Minneapolis–St. Paul83 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Zion WPA
Today at Zion 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 | 6:09 AM | 6:39 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 20m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 02m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 6:56 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 11m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 33m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:37 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 00m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:51 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 45m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:58 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 46m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 7:55 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 05m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 42m |
Computed for 45.467, -94.697 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bauman WPA | 306 | 3.3 mi W | Stearns County |
| Lake Henry WPA | 172 | 3.8 mi W | Stearns County |
| Roscoe WPA | 264 | 4.4 mi SE | Stearns County |
| St. Martin WPA | 449 | 6.7 mi N | Stearns County |
| Farming WPA | 162 | 7.4 mi NE | Stearns County |
| Rice Lake WPA | 184 | 8.5 mi SE | Stearns County |
| Spring Hill WPA | 37 | 9.4 mi NW | Stearns County |
| Eden Valley WPA | 394 | 9.9 mi SE | Stearns County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Stearns County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.