Hunting is allowed on waterfowl production areas in accordance with state and federal regulations. Hunters should be familiar with all hunting regulations provided in the North Dakota Waterfowl Production Areas - Public Use Regulations brochure.
Waterfowl hunting is popular across the District. Canada geese, mallard, pintail, teal, gadwall, northern shoveler and redhead are common local nesting birds. Fall migrations bring other species of waterfowl such as snow geese, white-fronted geese, and sandhill cranes which do not nest locally.
Upland game birds commonly hunted are pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, and gray partridge. White-tailed deer are also common throughout the District.
Valley City Wetland Management District also manages Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge, which is open to deer hunting in accordance with state seasons and regulations. The 1,077-acre refuge contains a fresh water marsh that provides excellent migratory bird habitat. Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge is closed to waterfowl hunting.