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Waterfowl Production Area · Steele County, Minnesota
Dodge Center Creek Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Covering about 138 acres, Dodge Center Creek Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Steele County, Minnesota. It is managed by the Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District as part of the Steele 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.
138GIS acres
137deeded acres
Steele Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Dodge Center Creek 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 Dodge Center Creek 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 Dodge Center Creek WPA
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Destination: Dodge Center Creek Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
43.97654, -93.06080- DMS
43°58′35.5″N 93°03′38.9″W
Nearest towns
- Rochester, MN30 mi W of town
- Mankato, MN48 mi E of town
- Mason City, IA58 mi N of town
Closest airports
- MSP Minneapolis–St. Paul63 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Dodge Center Creek WPA
Today at Dodge Center Creek 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 | 6:04 AM | 6:34 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 16m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:50 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:25 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 05m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:47 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 17m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 7:06 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 41m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 10m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:39 AM | 4:35 PM | 8h 55m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 7:46 AM | 4:43 PM | 8h 57m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 7:43 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 14m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 50m |
Computed for 43.977, -93.061 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Creek WPA | 346 | 7.4 mi SW | Steele County |
| Straight River Marsh Wpa2 WPA | 17 | 9.8 mi SW | Steele County |
| Straight River Marsh WPA | 380 | 10.0 mi SW | Steele County |
| Arlen Schamber Legacy WPA | 43 | 18 mi S | Mower County |
| Lost Lake WPA | 100 | 19 mi S | Mower County |
| Turtle Creek WPA | 155 | 19 mi S | Freeborn County |
| Pheasants Forever, Inc. WPA | 43 | 19 mi W | Waseca County |
| Pederson WPA | 11 | 19 mi W | Waseca County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Steele County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.