Morris WMD
Stevens County, MN · 4.7 mi NW
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Waterfowl Production Area · Stevens County, Minnesota
Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area is a 386-acre tract of federally owned wetland and grassland habitat in Stevens County, Minnesota. It is managed by the Morris Wetland Management District as part of the Stevens 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.
386GIS acres
385deeded acres
Stevens Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Long Lake 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 Long Lake 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 Long Lake WPA
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Destination: Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
45.58212, -95.80699- DMS
45°34′55.6″N 95°48′25.2″W
Nearest towns
- Morris, MN5.0 mi E of town
- Alexandria, MN30 mi SW of town
- Willmar, MN49 mi NW of town
Closest airports
- FAR Fargo Hector Intl104 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Long Lake WPA
Today at Long Lake 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 | 8:03 PM | 13h 21m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:37 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 | 6:39 PM | 11h 02m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 11m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 7:21 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 33m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:42 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 60m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 7:56 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 44m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 8:03 AM | 4:48 PM | 8h 45m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 7:59 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 04m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 42m |
Computed for 45.582, -95.807 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards WPA | 547 | 1.7 mi SW | Stevens County |
| Weiler WPA | 65 | 1.9 mi W | Stevens County |
| Solvie WPA | 138 | 2.7 mi E | Stevens County |
| Grote WPA | 67 | 2.7 mi NW | Stevens County |
| Cyrus WPA | 76 | 4.0 mi NE | Pope County |
| Thorstad WPA | 137 | 4.6 mi N | Stevens County |
| Darnen WPA | 49 | 4.6 mi SW | Stevens County |
| Nordby WPA | 76 | 4.7 mi NW | Stevens County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Stevens County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.