Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD
Stutsman County, ND · 7.2 mi S
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Waterfowl Production Area · Stutsman County, North Dakota
Barnes Lake Waterfowl Production Area
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Barnes Lake Waterfowl Production Area is a 993-acre tract of federally owned wetland and grassland habitat in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It is managed by the Chase Lake Prairie Project Wetland Management District as part of the Stutsman 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.
993GIS acres
990deeded acres
Stutsman Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Barnes Lake 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 Barnes Lake 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 Barnes Lake WPA
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Destination: Barnes Lake Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
47.23859, -99.26932- DMS
47°14′18.9″N 99°16′09.6″W
Nearest towns
- Carrington, ND16 mi SW of town
- Jamestown, ND35 mi NW of town
- Devils Lake, ND63 mi S of town
Closest airports
- BIS Bismarck Municipal77 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Barnes Lake WPA
Today at Barnes Lake WPA
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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 | 6:24 AM | 6:54 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 25m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 39m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:34 AM | 7:19 PM | 11h 45m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 58m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 7:18 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 04m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 23m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 8:02 AM | 4:50 PM | 8h 48m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:46 AM | 8:16 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 31m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:53 AM | 8:23 AM | 4:56 PM | 8h 33m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:49 AM | 8:19 AM | 5:11 PM | 8h 52m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 8:03 AM | 5:36 PM | 9h 33m |
Computed for 47.239, -99.269 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Barnes Lake WPA | 481 | 1.5 mi N | Stutsman County |
| Mallard Lake WPA | 221 | 2.6 mi SW | Stutsman County |
| Northwestern Lake WPA | 491 | 4.0 mi SE | Stutsman County |
| Kautzman WPA | 36 | 4.3 mi SW | Stutsman County |
| Sunday Lake WPA | 261 | 4.4 mi SW | Stutsman County |
| Hawks Nest WPA | 933 | 4.7 mi N | Stutsman County |
| Mt. Moriah WPA | 639 | 5.1 mi NE | Stutsman County |
| Winberg WPA | 468 | 5.2 mi SE | Stutsman County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Stutsman County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.