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Waterfowl Production Area · McIntosh County, North Dakota
Bertsch Waterfowl Production Area
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Covering about 320 acres, Bertsch Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in McIntosh County, North Dakota. It is managed by the Kulm Wetland Management District as part of the McIntosh 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.
320GIS acres
320deeded acres
McIntosh Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Bertsch 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 Bertsch 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 Bertsch WPA
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Destination: Bertsch Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
46.00881, -99.20517- DMS
46°00′31.7″N 99°12′18.6″W
Nearest towns
- Aberdeen, SD51 mi NW of town
- Jamestown, ND67 mi S of town
- Mobridge, SD67 mi NE 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 Bertsch WPA
Today at Bertsch 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 | 6:26 AM | 6:56 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 22m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 7:19 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:51 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 01m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 09m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:36 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 30m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:54 PM | 8h 57m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 8:11 AM | 4:52 PM | 8h 41m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:48 AM | 8:18 AM | 5:00 PM | 8h 42m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 8:14 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 01m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 40m |
Computed for 46.009, -99.205 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schumacher WPA | 55 | 1.8 mi NE | McIntosh County |
| Edna WPA | 27 | 2.4 mi N | McIntosh County |
| West Dewald WPA | 104 | 2.6 mi S | McIntosh County |
| Dewald WPA | 161 | 2.9 mi S | McIntosh County |
| Stone WPA | 49 | 2.9 mi SW | McIntosh County |
| Nitschke WPA | 238 | 3.2 mi E | McIntosh County |
| Betsch WPA | 57 | 3.4 mi SE | McIntosh County |
| Hildebrand WPA | 161 | 3.5 mi SW | McIntosh County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), McIntosh County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.