Kellys Slough NWR
Grand Forks County, ND · 1.6 mi NE
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Waterfowl Production Area · Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Hart Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Covering about 128 acres, Hart Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It is managed by the Devils Lake Wetland Management District as part of the Grand Forks 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.
128GIS acres
128deeded acres
Grand Forks Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Hart 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 Hart 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 Hart WPA
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Destination: Hart Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
47.95612, -97.29834- DMS
47°57′22.0″N 97°17′54.0″W
Nearest towns
- Grand Forks, ND13 mi W of town
- Thief River Falls, MN53 mi W of town
- Devils Lake, ND73 mi E of town
Closest airports
- GFK Grand Forks Intl5.5 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Hart WPA
Today at Hart 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 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 27m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 7:04 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 40m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 45m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:46 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 56m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 00m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:34 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 19m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:39 PM | 8h 42m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 8:11 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 25m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:48 AM | 8:18 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 27m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 8:14 AM | 5:01 PM | 8h 47m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 29m |
Computed for 47.956, -97.298 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson WPA | 112 | 0.4 mi N | Grand Forks County |
| Pender WPA | 859 | 0.8 mi SW | Grand Forks County |
| Clemetson WPA | 208 | 0.8 mi E | Grand Forks County |
| Vold WPA | 80 | 1.3 mi N | Grand Forks County |
| Mekinock WPA | 560 | 2.1 mi NW | Grand Forks County |
| Kellys Slough WPA | 764 | 3.4 mi NE | Grand Forks County |
| Jeglum WPA | 588 | 4.3 mi NE | Grand Forks County |
| Turtle River WPA | 1,019 | 4.3 mi N | Grand Forks County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Grand Forks County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.