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Waterfowl Production Area · Miner County, South Dakota
Reed Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Covering about 42 acres, Reed Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Miner County, South Dakota. It is managed by the Huron Wetland Management District as part of the Sanborn 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.
42GIS acres
40deeded acres
Miner Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Reed 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 Reed 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 Reed WPA
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Destination: Reed Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
44.18691, -97.85089- DMS
44°11′12.9″N 97°51′03.2″W
Nearest towns
- Huron, SD21 mi SE of town
- Mitchell, SD34 mi N of town
- Madison, SD39 mi W of town
Closest airports
- FSD Sioux Falls Regional69 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Reed WPA
Today at Reed 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 | 6:23 AM | 6:53 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 17m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 7:09 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:44 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 05m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 16m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 40m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:46 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 09m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 7:59 AM | 4:53 PM | 8h 54m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 8:06 AM | 5:02 PM | 8h 56m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 8:03 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 13m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 7:50 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 49m |
Computed for 44.187, -97.851 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed WPA | 51 | 1.2 mi NW | Beadle County |
| North Windedahl WPA | 83 | 8.4 mi SE | Miner County |
| South Windedahl WPA | 80 | 9.5 mi SE | Miner County |
| Ingle WPA | 618 | 10 mi W | Beadle County |
| Johnston WPA | 30 | 11 mi S | Miner County |
| Furnstahl WPA | 20 | 14 mi E | Miner County |
| Bauer WPA | 795 | 14 mi N | Beadle County |
| Corbin WPA | 164 | 15 mi SE | Miner County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Sanborn County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.