National Wildlife Refuge · Minnesota
Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 3,424 acres in Becker County, Minnesota (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 3,424 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Becker County |
| Reference point | 46.98285, -95.98716 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This site does not list regulations.
- 2026 deer season dates in Minnesota: Minnesota deer season dates, copied from the state agency, with the official source linked. Areas like this can set their own dates. Score your buck.
- Managing agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: hunting on refuges
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area
Pednor State Wildlife Management Area
243 acres · 4.7 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Ogema Springs State Wildlife Management Area
598 acres · 6.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Cuba State Wildlife Management Area
89 acres · 7.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Callaway State Wildlife Management Area
317 acres · 7.4 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Teiken-dalve State Wildlife Management Area
74 acres · 8.2 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - Waterfowl Production Area
Becker County Waterfowl Production Area
14,331 acres · 8.2 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Atlanta State Wildlife Management Area
185 acres · 8.3 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Melbye State Wildlife Management Area
80 acres · 9.4 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Spring Creek State Wildlife Management Area
960 acres · 10 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Lunde State Wildlife Management Area
50 acres · 10.2 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge” in Minnesota combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.