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Waterfowl Production Areas are open to hunting, trapping, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, and environmental education.

Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge is open to deer and upland game bird hunting (specific regulations apply), photography, and wildlife viewing.

Much of the Crosby Wetland Management District is comprised of wetland and grassland easements, which remain in private ownership. The landowner is responsible for controlling public access to these areas.

Hunting

Located in the heart of "prairie pothole" country, hunters can experience world-class waterfowl hunting on the 96 Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) that make up Crosby WMD. These WPAs provide 18,730 acres of public hunting opportunities in three counties in the northwestern corner of North...

Fishing

Unless otherwise noted, fishing is allowed on Waterfowl Production Areas in accordance with North Dakota state regulations.

Walleye, yellow perch, and northern pike are the popular game fish in North Dakota.

Fish houses may be used for ice fishing in accordance with State regulations...

Birding

The Prairie Pothole Region produces 50 percent of North America’s waterfowl; all species of ducks common to the Prairie Pothole Region use the District. The primary breeders are mallards, gadwalls, and blue-winged teal. Green-winged teal, northern pintails, northern shoveler, American wigeons,...

Wildlife watching

In addition to abundant waterfowl and other migratory and resident birds, the District is home to many mammal species.

White-tailed and mule deer are abundant, and small herds of pronghorn are scattered throughout the area.

Moose can be seen on occasion. Furbearers range in size from...

Photography

The Crosby Wetland Management District is a great place to take photos, whether you wield a smartphone or a zoom lens.

 A variety of attractive wildflowers can be found from spring to fall in many areas of the District, especially those that contain healthy native prairie. 

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