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Waterfowl Production Area · Stevens County, Minnesota
McNally Slough Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Covering about 160 acres, McNally Slough Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands 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.
160GIS acres
160deeded acres
Stevens Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
McNally Slough 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 McNally Slough 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 McNally Slough WPA
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Destination: McNally Slough Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
45.48628, -96.18312- DMS
45°29′10.6″N 96°10′59.2″W
Nearest towns
- Morris, MN15 mi SW of town
- Alexandria, MN48 mi SW of town
- Fergus Falls, MN55 mi S 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 McNally Slough WPA
Today at McNally Slough WPA
Legal light*–
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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 20m |
| 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 | 7:07 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:39 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 02m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 11m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 33m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:43 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 00m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 44m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:34 AM | 8:04 AM | 4:50 PM | 8h 46m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 8:01 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 04m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 7:46 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 42m |
Computed for 45.486, -96.183 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grossman WPA | 80 | 2.1 mi W | Stevens County |
| Big Stone WPA | 93 | 3.4 mi SW | Stevens County |
| Malta WPA | 132 | 3.9 mi SW | Big Stone County |
| Odden WPA | 433 | 4.0 mi W | Big Stone County |
| Chokio WPA | 34 | 4.2 mi N | Stevens County |
| Dismal Swamp WPA | 642 | 4.5 mi W | Big Stone County |
| Dybdahl WPA | 174 | 4.6 mi SW | Stevens County |
| Stevens WPA | 111 | 4.9 mi SW | 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.