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Waterfowl Production Area · Campbell County, South Dakota
BLM 1a Waterfowl Production Area
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Covering about 40 acres, BLM 1a Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Campbell County, South Dakota. It is managed by the Sand Lake Wetland Management District as part of the Campbell 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.
40GIS acres
40deeded acres
Campbell Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
BLM 1a 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 BLM 1a WPA
What you can typically do
- Hunt waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under South 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 BLM 1a WPA
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Destination: BLM 1a Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
45.75848, -99.95730- DMS
45°45′30.5″N 99°57′26.3″W
Nearest towns
- Mobridge, SD27 mi NE of town
- Aberdeen, SD74 mi W of town
- Bismarck, ND83 mi SE of town
Closest airports
- ABR Aberdeen Regional77 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at BLM 1a WPA
Today at BLM 1a WPA
Legal light*–
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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 | 6:29 AM | 6:59 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 21m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:36 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:54 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 02m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 7:18 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 10m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:38 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 32m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 7:59 AM | 4:58 PM | 8h 58m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 8:13 AM | 4:56 PM | 8h 42m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:50 AM | 8:20 AM | 5:04 PM | 8h 44m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:47 AM | 8:17 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 03m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 8:02 AM | 5:43 PM | 9h 41m |
Computed for 45.758, -99.957 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goehring WPA | 73 | 2.8 mi SW | Campbell County |
| Sieler WPA | 72 | 5.0 mi S | Campbell County |
| Beck WPA | 58 | 6.6 mi SE | Campbell County |
| Cooper WPA | 614 | 8.2 mi SE | Campbell County |
| Goetz WPA | 162 | 8.5 mi SE | Campbell County |
| BLM 1b WPA | 163 | 9.1 mi E | Campbell County |
| Thullner WPA | 130 | 10.0 mi NW | Campbell County |
| Helm WPA | 159 | 10 mi SE | Campbell County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Campbell County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.