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Waterfowl Production Area · Dickey County, North Dakota
Schneider Waterfowl Production Area
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Schneider Waterfowl Production Area is a public parcel of roughly 158 acres located 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.
158GIS acres
160deeded acres
Dickey Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Schneider 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 Schneider 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 Schneider WPA
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Destination: Schneider Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
46.02842, -98.98739- DMS
46°01′42.3″N 98°59′14.6″W
Nearest towns
- Aberdeen, SD46 mi NW of town
- Jamestown, ND62 mi S of town
- Mobridge, SD77 mi NE of town
Closest airports
- ABR Aberdeen Regional48 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Schneider WPA
Today at Schneider 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 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 22m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 37m |
| 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 | 6:52 PM | 11h 01m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 09m |
| 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 | 7:40 AM | 8:10 AM | 4:51 PM | 8h 40m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:47 AM | 8:17 AM | 4:59 PM | 8h 42m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 8:14 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 01m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 7:59 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 40m |
Computed for 46.028, -98.987 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quashnick WPA | 40 | 0.6 mi NE | Dickey County |
| Graham WPA | 305 | 1.1 mi SW | Dickey County |
| Zahn WPA | 65 | 2.1 mi E | Dickey County |
| West Schneider WPA | 160 | 3.1 mi W | McIntosh County |
| Sackmann WPA | 249 | 3.4 mi W | McIntosh County |
| Wishek WPA | 247 | 4.0 mi N | Dickey County |
| West Wishek WPA | 190 | 4.1 mi N | Dickey County |
| Coldwater WPA | 108 | 4.2 mi SW | 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.