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Sheridan County, MT · 30 mi SW
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Waterfowl Production Area · Sheridan County, Montana
Gjesdal West Waterfowl Production Area
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Covering about 401 acres, Gjesdal West Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Sheridan County, Montana. It is managed by the Northeast Montana Wetland Management District as part of the Sheridan County Waterfowl Production Area of Mt 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.
401GIS acres
400deeded acres
Sheridan Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Gjesdal West 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 Gjesdal West WPA
What you can typically do
- Hunt waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under Montana 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 Gjesdal West WPA
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Destination: Gjesdal West Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
48.87840, -104.16818- DMS
48°52′42.2″N 104°10′05.4″W
Nearest towns
- Plentywood, MT19 mi NE of town
- Crosby, ND40 mi W of town
- Williston, ND56 mi NW of town
Closest airports
- MOT Minot Intl139 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Gjesdal West WPA
Today at Gjesdal West WPA
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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 6:12 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 30m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 6:31 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 41m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 6:54 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 44m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 54m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:42 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 56m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 7:04 AM | 4:18 PM | 9h 13m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 4:03 PM | 8h 35m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:43 AM | 4:00 PM | 8h 17m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 7:50 AM | 4:09 PM | 8h 19m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 40m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 24m |
Computed for 48.878, -104.168 (MDT / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espen WPA | 26 | 2.9 mi N | Sheridan County |
| Rabenberg WPA | 314 | 3.6 mi SE | Sheridan County |
| Ferguson WPA | 105 | 3.8 mi NE | Sheridan County |
| North Root WPA | 323 | 4.0 mi SE | Sheridan County |
| Gabrielson WPA | 40 | 4.3 mi E | Sheridan County |
| South Root WPA | 319 | 5.2 mi SE | Sheridan County |
| State Line WPA | 612 | 5.4 mi E | Divide County |
| Rivers WPA | 162 | 5.5 mi S | Sheridan County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Sheridan County Waterfowl Production Area of Mt. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.