Waterfowl Production Area · Minnesota
Otter Tail County Waterfowl Production Area
Otter Tail County Waterfowl Production Area is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 24,297 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota (Waterfowl Production Area), 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 | 24,297 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge, Resource Management Area |
| 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 | Otter Tail County |
| Reference point | 46.62216, -96.26133 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 3 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
Barnesville State Wildlife Management Area
1,633 acres · 5.6 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Norwegian State Wildlife Management Area
82 acres · 5.6 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Janssen State Wildlife Management Area
319 acres · 8.8 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Rothsay State Wildlife Management Area
3,884 acres · 8.8 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Interstate Highway 94 Borrow Pit State Wildlife Management Area
93 acres · 9 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Skree State Wildlife Management Area
168 acres · 9.5 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Atherton State Wildlife Management Area
521 acres · 9.9 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Clay County State Wildlife Management Area
613 acres · 10 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Bjornson State Wildlife Management Area
642 acres · 11.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Hawley State Wildlife Management Area
164 acres · 13.3 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 “Otter Tail County Waterfowl Production Area” 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.