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Waterfowl Production Area · Swift County, Minnesota
Bowman Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Covering about 56 acres, Bowman Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Swift County, Minnesota. It is managed by the Morris Wetland Management District as part of the Swift 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.
56GIS acres
56deeded acres
Swift Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Bowman 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 Bowman 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 Bowman WPA
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Destination: Bowman Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
45.28624, -95.30583- DMS
45°17′10.5″N 95°18′21.0″W
Nearest towns
- Willmar, MN17 mi NW of town
- Morris, MN36 mi SE of town
- Litchfield, MN39 mi W of town
Closest airports
- MSP Minneapolis–St. Paul106 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Bowman WPA
Today at Bowman 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 | 6:11 AM | 6:41 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 20m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:58 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:35 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 03m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:58 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 12m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 7:18 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 34m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:39 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 02m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:53 AM | 4:39 PM | 8h 46m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 48m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:56 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 06m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:42 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 43m |
Computed for 45.286, -95.306 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbertson WPA | 222 | 1.6 mi N | Swift County |
| Bengtson WPA | 227 | 2.2 mi S | Swift County |
| Monson Lake WPA | 76 | 2.3 mi N | Swift County |
| Roderick WPA | 41 | 2.3 mi N | Swift County |
| Peterson WPA | 38 | 3.9 mi SE | Kandiyohi County |
| Rice WPA | 64 | 4.2 mi N | Swift County |
| Brady WPA | 197 | 4.5 mi NE | Swift County |
| Henjum WPA | 45 | 4.9 mi E | Kandiyohi County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Swift County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.