County list · Minnesota
Public land that may allow hunting in Traverse County, Minnesota
6 listed public land units overlap Traverse County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Minnesota unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- Waterfowl Production Area
Traverse County Waterfowl Production Area
4,163 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Traverse County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Reservation Dam State Wildlife Management Area
563 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Traverse County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Hunters Paradise State Wildlife Management Area
481 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Traverse County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Metz State Wildlife Management Area
290 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Traverse County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Foley State Wildlife Management Area
113 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Traverse County
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Bois De Sioux State Wildlife Management Area
105 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Traverse County
Restricted access
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