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Waterfowl Production Area · LaMoure County, North Dakota
Schmidt Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Schmidt Waterfowl Production Area is a public parcel of roughly 221 acres located in LaMoure County, North Dakota. It is managed by the Kulm Wetland Management District as part of the Lamoure 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.
221GIS acres
223deeded acres
LaMoure Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Schmidt 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 Schmidt 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 Schmidt WPA
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Destination: Schmidt Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
46.30855, -98.12339- DMS
46°18′30.8″N 98°07′24.2″W
Nearest towns
- Valley City, ND43 mi S of town
- Jamestown, ND50 mi SE of town
- Aberdeen, SD61 mi N of town
Closest airports
- ABR Aberdeen Regional61 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Schmidt WPA
Today at Schmidt WPA
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*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 | 6:21 AM | 6:51 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 23m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 38m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:29 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:47 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 00m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 08m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 7:32 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 29m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:54 AM | 4:49 PM | 8h 55m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 8:08 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 38m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:45 AM | 8:15 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 40m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:41 AM | 8:11 AM | 5:10 PM | 8h 59m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:56 AM | 5:34 PM | 9h 38m |
Computed for 46.309, -98.123 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domine WPA | 32 | 1.1 mi SW | LaMoure County |
| Raatz WPA | 20 | 1.3 mi E | LaMoure County |
| Knutson WPA | 214 | 1.5 mi S | LaMoure County |
| Nelson WPA | 82 | 1.5 mi N | LaMoure County |
| Laney WPA | 244 | 3.9 mi N | LaMoure County |
| Wetzel WPA | 37 | 4.2 mi NW | LaMoure County |
| Pilgrims Rest WPA | 643 | 5.0 mi N | LaMoure County |
| Magill WPA | 325 | 5.5 mi E | Ransom County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Lamoure County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.