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Waterfowl Production Area · Ward County, North Dakota
Knutson Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Covering about 195 acres, Knutson Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Ward County, North Dakota. It is managed by the J. Clark Salyer Wetland Management District as part of the Ward 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.
195GIS acres
194deeded acres
Ward Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Knutson 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 Knutson 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 Knutson WPA
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Destination: Knutson Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
47.95459, -101.73533- DMS
47°57′16.5″N 101°44′07.2″W
Nearest towns
- Garrison, ND26 mi NW of town
- Minot, ND28 mi SW of town
- Kenmare, ND52 mi S of town
Closest airports
- MOT Minot Intl30 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Knutson WPA
Today at Knutson 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 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 27m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 40m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:44 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 45m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 8:04 AM | 7:00 PM | 10h 56m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 00m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 7:52 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 19m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:44 AM | 8:14 AM | 4:57 PM | 8h 42m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:59 AM | 8:29 AM | 4:54 PM | 8h 25m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 8:06 AM | 8:36 AM | 5:03 PM | 8h 27m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 8:01 AM | 8:31 AM | 5:19 PM | 8h 47m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:45 AM | 8:15 AM | 5:44 PM | 9h 29m |
Computed for 47.955, -101.735 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna WPA | 40 | 2.7 mi N | Ward County |
| Brown WPA | 320 | 3.6 mi E | Ward County |
| Wolff WPA | 26 | 4.7 mi NW | Ward County |
| Orlien WPA | 80 | 5.4 mi NW | Ward County |
| Rooks WPA | 79 | 5.5 mi SW | Ward County |
| Road WPA | 179 | 5.6 mi NE | Ward County |
| Galusha WPA | 161 | 7.4 mi NW | Ward County |
| Weltikol WPA | 170 | 9.0 mi NW | Ward County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Ward County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.