Kulm WMD
LaMoure County, ND · 12 mi N
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Waterfowl Production Area · Dickey County, North Dakota
Earnest Waterfowl Production Area
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Covering about 628 acres, Earnest Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Dickey County, North Dakota. It is managed by the Kulm Wetland Management District as part of the Dickey 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.
628GIS acres
623deeded acres
Dickey Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Earnest 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 Earnest WPA
What you can typically do
- Hunt waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under North Dakota 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 Earnest WPA
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Destination: Earnest Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
46.12811, -98.98072- DMS
46°07′41.2″N 98°58′50.6″W
Nearest towns
- Aberdeen, SD52 mi NW of town
- Jamestown, ND56 mi S of town
- Valley City, ND72 mi SW of town
Closest airports
- ABR Aberdeen Regional54 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Earnest WPA
Today at Earnest 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 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 22m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 38m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:32 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 01m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 08m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:35 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 30m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:53 PM | 8h 56m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 8:11 AM | 4:50 PM | 8h 40m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:48 AM | 8:18 AM | 4:59 PM | 8h 41m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 8:14 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 00m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 7:59 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 39m |
Computed for 46.128, -98.981 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay WPA | 40 | 1.2 mi S | Dickey County |
| North Rutschke WPA | 20 | 1.9 mi E | Dickey County |
| Rutschke WPA | 203 | 2.1 mi SE | Dickey County |
| Knopp WPA | 120 | 2.3 mi S | Dickey County |
| Wishek WPA | 247 | 2.9 mi S | Dickey County |
| West Wishek WPA | 190 | 3.1 mi SW | Dickey County |
| Erlenbusch WPA | 387 | 3.4 mi SE | Dickey County |
| Wolf WPA | 1,366 | 3.7 mi NW | McIntosh County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Dickey County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.