Facility Activities

There are all sorts of ways you can explore Windom Wetland Management District. While some waterfowl production areas within the district have parking areas, mowed trails and interpretive information, we suggest that you bring everything you need for the day, including sunscreen, water, insect repellant, proper footwear, etc. Remember to take home any trash.

Birding
From bald eagles to spoonbills, from condors to puffins, birds abound on national wildlife refuges. Refuges provide places for birds to nest, rest, feed and breed making them world-renown for their birding opportunities.
Fishing

 Fishing opportunities on Windom Wetland Management District are very limited due to the seasonal water levels in this prairie region.

Hiking
The Refuge System offers hundreds of miles of refreshing trails and boardwalks. Whether you want a short, easy walk or a challenging hike, you’re likely to find what you want. Some trails are paved and universally accessible. Some trails include displays on visual arts, local history and culture or environmental education.
Hunting

Protecting habitat in a 12-county area of southwestern Minnesota historically known for large concentrations of waterfowl, Windom WMD also offers a variety of hunting experiences on its wetlands and grasslands. Sixty-seven waterfowl production areas (WPAs) totaling 13,700 acres are open to...

Photography
Whether you wield a smartphone or a zoom lens, you’ll find photo-worthy subjects at national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries. Wildlife photography is a priority public use on national wildlife refuges, so you’ll find wildlife drives and blinds and overlooks to help you get the images you’re after.
Trapping
Trapping is carefully managed to ensure safety and the sustainability of wildlife populations. Permitted trapping on refuges typically mirrors state regulations, and trappers who access refuge lands for recreation must possess state licenses and follow state regulations as well as permit stipulations.
Wildlife watching
Many refuges champion wildlife viewing as a key recreational activity.