Rainwater Basin WMD
Phelps County, NE · 66 mi W
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24.9K huntable acres
Waterfowl Production Area · Clay County, Nebraska
Verona Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Verona Waterfowl Production Area is a public parcel of roughly 160 acres located in Clay County, Nebraska. It is managed by the Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District as part of the Clay County Waterfowl Production Area of Ne 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
Clay Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Verona 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 Verona WPA
What you can typically do
- Hunt waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under Nebraska 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 Verona WPA
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Destination: Verona Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
40.54830, -97.96192- DMS
40°32′53.9″N 97°57′42.9″W
Nearest towns
- Grand Island, NE33 mi SE of town
- Kearney, NE60 mi E of town
- Lincoln, NE69 mi W of town
Closest airports
- GRI Central Nebraska Regional34 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Verona WPA
Today at Verona WPA
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
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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 | 6:28 AM | 6:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 08m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 7:11 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 32m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 49m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:41 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 12m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 29m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 58m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:35 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 31m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:47 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 18m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 7:55 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 19m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 7:53 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 34m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:42 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 06m |
Computed for 40.548, -97.962 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moger WPA | 196 | 4.6 mi S | Clay County |
| Hultine South WPA | 478 | 4.9 mi N | Clay County |
| Harms WPA | 60 | 5.2 mi SW | Clay County |
| Green Acres WPA | 64 | 5.6 mi S | Clay County |
| Meadowlark WPA | 79 | 5.6 mi S | Clay County |
| Hultine North WPA | 524 | 5.8 mi N | Clay County |
| Lange WPA | 160 | 6.1 mi E | Clay County |
| Massie WPA | 1,080 | 6.3 mi SW | Clay County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Clay County Waterfowl Production Area of Ne. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.