Madison Wetland Management District

South Dakota has long been known as the pheasant capital of the nation, but waterfowl and deer hunting opportunities also abound on the 38,500 acres of uplands and wetlands in the Madison WMD. In the spring and fall, thousands of migrating snow geese make stops at district wetlands called...

Fishing season is in accordance with state regulations. Available species include walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and, smallmouth bass and panfish.

Extremely wet conditions since the mid 1980's have transformed many WPAs in the District into excellent fisheries. Walleye,...

Trapping has long been a tradition in South Dakota. Recreational trapping is available at all WPAs, in accordance with State trapping regulations. 

Wildlife observers will find a rich variety of animal and plant life. During migration, large numbers of birds can be found on all of the WPA's. Native prairie grasses, flowers, and other plants can be observed and studied at leisure on WPA's as well. 

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