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The Huron Wetland Management District manages 17,683 acres of fee title waterfowl production areas and numerous conservation easements in the world renowned prairie pothole region. The prairie pothole region is named for the millions of depressional wetlands dispersed throughout the landscape. Waterfowl rely on its many wetlands during spring and fall migration for feeding and resting, as well as raising their young during the summer months.
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The Huron Wetland Management District is currently seeking cooperators for grazing on Waterfowl Production Areas.
To Apply:
You may fill out an application for multiple WPAs you are interested in. Please rank them as you may only be awarded 1 WPA.
Applications must be received no later than Saturday, March 11th at the Huron Wetland Management District's temporary office at 20721 392nd Ave Wolsey, SD 57384 (mailed or dropped off) or received through email at fred_oslund@fws.gov (a confirmation email will be sent back when your email is received).
Contact Matt Grunig (605) 461-0903 or Fred Oslund (605) 350-0712 with any questions.
About Us
The Huron Wetland Management District was established to protect and enhance wetlands and grasslands. District staff are responsible for managing scattered tracts of lands called Waterfowl Production Areas for waterfowl, shorebirds, and other species of wildlife. Waterfowl Production Areas are open to hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife photography, wildlife observation, environmental education, and interpretation. The Huron Wetland Management District has an active easement acquisition program that partners with willing landowners to preserve important wildlife habitats on private lands.
