Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD
Stutsman County, ND · 26 mi SE
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40K huntable acres
Waterfowl Production Area · Wells County, North Dakota
Berg Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Berg Waterfowl Production Area is a public parcel of roughly 72 acres located in Wells County, North Dakota. It is managed by the Chase Lake Prairie Project Wetland Management District as part of the Wells 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.
72GIS acres
72deeded acres
Wells Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Berg 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 Berg 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 Berg WPA
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Destination: Berg Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
47.38115, -99.65003- DMS
47°22′52.1″N 99°39′00.1″W
Nearest towns
- Carrington, ND25 mi W of town
- Jamestown, ND55 mi NW of town
- Devils Lake, ND62 mi SW of town
Closest airports
- BIS Bismarck Municipal67 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Berg WPA
Today at Berg 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 | 8:21 PM | 13h 26m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 7:14 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 39m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:35 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 45m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 7:55 AM | 6:53 PM | 10h 58m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 03m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:42 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 23m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 8:04 AM | 4:51 PM | 8h 47m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 8:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 8h 30m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:55 AM | 8:25 AM | 4:57 PM | 8h 32m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:51 AM | 8:21 AM | 5:12 PM | 8h 51m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 8:05 AM | 5:37 PM | 9h 32m |
Computed for 47.381, -99.650 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaubert WPA | 70 | 1.2 mi E | Wells County |
| Pipestone WPA | 156 | 1.3 mi NE | Wells County |
| Sidle WPA | 121 | 1.6 mi SE | Wells County |
| Kost WPA | 326 | 2.5 mi S | Wells County |
| Sweet Grass WPA | 682 | 4.9 mi SE | Wells County |
| Silver Lake WPA | 321 | 6.7 mi W | Wells County |
| Bertsch Morrison WPA | 194 | 7.3 mi S | Kidder County |
| Morrison WPA | 56 | 8.8 mi S | Kidder County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Wells County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.