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Waterfowl Production Area · Marshall County, South Dakota
South LaMee Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
South LaMee Waterfowl Production Area is a 363-acre tract of federally owned wetland and grassland habitat in Marshall County, South Dakota. It is managed by the Waubay Wetland Management District as part of the Marshall 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.
363GIS acres
363deeded acres
Marshall Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
South LaMee 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 South LaMee 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 South LaMee WPA
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Destination: South LaMee Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
45.80541, -97.53026- DMS
45°48′19.5″N 97°31′48.9″W
Nearest towns
- Aberdeen, SD52 mi NE of town
- Wahpeton, ND55 mi SW of town
- Watertown, SD66 mi N of town
Closest airports
- ABR Aberdeen Regional50 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at South LaMee WPA
Today at South LaMee WPA
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
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 | 6:19 AM | 6:49 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 21m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 7:06 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 01m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 10m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:29 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 32m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:50 AM | 4:48 PM | 8h 58m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 8:04 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 42m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:41 AM | 8:11 AM | 4:54 PM | 8h 44m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:37 AM | 8:07 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 02m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 7:52 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 41m |
Computed for 45.805, -97.530 (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 LaMee WPA | 400 | 1.1 mi N | Marshall County |
| Silver Lake WPA | 78 | 3.7 mi NE | Marshall County |
| Stink Slough WPA | 399 | 3.8 mi SE | Marshall County |
| Ringer WPA | 407 | 4.1 mi E | Marshall County |
| Horseshoe Lake WPA | 71 | 4.3 mi NE | Marshall County |
| Buss WPA | 160 | 4.7 mi NE | Marshall County |
| Syverson WPA | 81 | 5.5 mi N | Marshall County |
| Cottonwood Lake WPA | 1,278 | 6.0 mi SE | Marshall County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Marshall County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.