National Wildlife Refuge · Minnesota
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 5,321 acres (the portion in this state) in Lincoln County, Rock County + 8 more, Minnesota (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Area details
| Approx. size | 5,321 acres (Minnesota portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Lincoln County, Rock County, Clay County, Pope County, Kandiyohi County, Kittson County, Otter Tail County, Norman County, Pipestone County, Murray County |
| Reference point | 44.45524, -96.10005 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: hunting on refuges
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
This unit also extends into: Iowa. Acreage on this page covers the Minnesota portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area
Bosque State Wildlife Management Area
291 acres · 1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Sioux Prairie State Wildlife Management Area
386 acres · 2.5 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Rost State Wildlife Management Area
251 acres · 3.5 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Furgamme State Wildlife Management Area
151 acres · 3.8 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Tillemans State Wildlife Management Area
155 acres · 3.9 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Salix State Wildlife Management Area
85 acres · 3.9 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Thostenson State Wildlife Management Area
157 acres · 4.8 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Rogge State Wildlife Management Area
106 acres · 4.9 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Elmer Weltz State Wildlife Management Area
161 acres · 5.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Stay Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Lincoln)
52 acres · 5.8 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge” in Minnesota combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.