national wildlife refuge

Big Stone NWR

Big Stone County, Minnesota

Access

Open access · no draw

Open to the public during the season — no reservation or draw required.

Access & maps · USFWS refuge page

Location

45.2800, -96.5500

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How the hunt works

Minnesota's WMAs — Lac qui Parle and thousands of others — are open public hunting. Some hold controlled or refuge zones; a few managed areas post daily rules.

Minnesota DNR →