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Inman (Wunderlich) Wildlife Management Area hunting, season by season
1,352 acres of public land open to hunters in Otter Tail County, with DPA 240 deer dates.
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Getting to Inman (Wunderlich) Wildlife Management Area
Parking, trailheads and gates near Inman (Wunderlich) Wildlife Management Area
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Parking, trailhead and gate locations come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Roads into public land can be gated or seasonal; check with the managing agency before you go.
Inman (Wunderlich) WMA in brief, from the agency file
1,352 acres of Otter Tail County belong to Inman (Wunderlich) WMA. Size rank in Otter Tail County: 3rd of 37 wildlife management areas. For deer it falls in DPA 240, set at 3-deer limit for 2026.
Questions go to the Fergus Falls DNR wildlife office at fergusfalls.wildlife@state.mn.us.
DNR notes on the habitat: Excellent deer hunting and waterfowl opportunities, as well as bear and ruffed grouse/woodcock. Its larger size (when considered with the adjacent Elmo unit) offers opportunity for some solitude while hunting. Rubber boots are a must!
Game listed: deer, black bear, small game, ruffed grouse and woodcock, waterfowl, wild turkey.
- White-tailed Deer
- Black Bear
- Eastern Cottontail
- Gray Squirrel
- Snowshoe Hare
- Ruffed Grouse
- American Woodcock
- Ducks
From the agency record (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources); checked October 28, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Inman (Wunderlich) Wildlife Management Area
Subunits and parking at Inman (Wunderlich) WMA
Each subunit of Inman (Wunderlich) WMA has its own DNR page; the map below pins 2 parking spots.
| Subunit | Acreage | Near | Open? | Parking | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inman (Wunderlich) WMA | 1,352 | Henning | Open | 2 | DNR |
- Inman (Wunderlich) WMA: From Henning, go 2 miles S on CSAH 65 then 5 miles E on CO RD 134. There are many access points to Inman and the adjacent Elmo WMA to the south, as well as 5 parking areas. Access from the east side is via 210th St. off of Highway 29, and access from the south on 540th Ave. north of Almora, and north on 555th Ave off of Highway 40,
DNR WMA detail pages (Compass feature records); checked October 28, 2026.
Inman (Wunderlich) WMA pinned among nearby tracts
Rokes WPA lies 1.2 mi northwest of Inman (Wunderlich) WMA, the nearest of 8 public areas within 45 miles.
| Area | Type | Acres | DPA | Straight line | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokes WPA | WPA | 601 | 240 | 1.2 mi | northwest |
| Baumann WPA | WPA | 489 | 240 | 1.7 mi | southwest |
| Elmo WMA | WMA | 1,508 | 240 | 2.0 mi | south |
| Almora WMA | WMA | 164 | 240 | 3.5 mi | south |
| Wrightstown WMA | WMA | 221 | 240 | 5.9 mi | southeast |
| Lake Sixteen WMA | WMA | 119 | 240 | 7.0 mi | southwest |
| Folden Woods Marsh WMA | WMA | 320 | 240 | 8.2 mi | southwest |
| Starkey WPA | WPA | 94 | 240 | 9.0 mi | south |
Points: DNR WMA detail page map point (Compass feature_detail). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Rules for hunting Inman (Wunderlich) WMA
Site rules for Inman (Wunderlich) WMA, condensed from the record.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hunting, trapping | Regular seasons |
| Vehicles | Designated roads, lots |
| Target shooting | Not allowed |
| Guns in transit | Cased, unloaded |
| Camping | Designated or permit |
| Portable stands, blinds | Remove daily |
| Overnight stands, northwest | Nov 1-Dec 31 |
| Dogs | Leash Apr 16-Jul 14 |
| Drones | Not allowed |
| Gear left overnight | Not allowed |
Sources: record, agency rules; booklet: 2026-2027 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations. Checked October 28, 2026.
Inman (Wunderlich) WMA season dates
This table covers Inman (Wunderlich) WMA only: deer rows follow its DPA, the rest come from its game species list.
| Species | Type | Zone or DPA | Begins | Through | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | DPA 240 | Sep 19, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Deer | Early antlerless | DPA 240 | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Deer | Youth deer | DPA 240 | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Deer | Firearms, 200 series | DPA 240 | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Deer | Muzzleloader | Statewide | Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Black bear | No-quota area | No Quota Area | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Quota areas | Quota area 45 | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring archery-only | Statewide | Apr 14, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring period A | Statewide | Apr 14, 2027 | Apr 20, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring youth | Statewide | Apr 14, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring period B | Statewide | Apr 21, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring period C | Statewide | Apr 28, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring period D | Statewide | May 5, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring period E | Statewide | May 12, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring period F | Statewide | May 19, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | |
| Ruffed, spruce grouse | Regular | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Hungarian partridge | Regular | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Regular | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | |
| Rabbits, hares | Regular | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Jackrabbit | Regular | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Squirrels | Regular | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Crow | Crow segment | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Canada goose | Early geese | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Light geese | Early geese | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Teal | Early teal season | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | |
| Youth waterfowl | Youth days | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular ducks | North Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular ducks | Central Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular geese | North Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular geese | Central Zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Take-a-Kid | Take-a-Kid | Statewide | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Regular ducks | Central Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular geese | Central Zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Dec 30, 2026 | |
| Raccoon, foxes | Hunting (north) | North furbearer zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 | |
| Badger, opossum, weasels | Hunting (north) | North furbearer zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 | |
| Ducks | Regular ducks | South Zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Geese | Regular geese | South Zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | |
| Raccoon, foxes | Hunting (south) | South furbearer zone | Oct 24, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 | |
| Badger, opossum, weasels | Hunting (south) | South furbearer zone | Oct 24, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunt and trap (north) | North furbearer zone | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | |
| Crow | Crow segment | Statewide | Dec 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunt and trap (south) | South furbearer zone | Jan 2, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | |
| Light geese | Spring light goose | Statewide | Feb 18, 2027 | Apr 30, 2027 | |
| Crow | Crow segment | Statewide | Mar 1, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 |
Wear blaze orange or pink in the firearms deer season; waterfowl hunters on water are exempt under DNR rules.
From the 2026-2027 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources); checked October 28, 2026. All Minnesota seasons.
Deer seasons on Inman (Wunderlich) WMA
200-series DPA 240 carries the 3-deer limit designation this year. With bonus permits, a hunter can fill the 3-deer limit in DPA 240.
| Season | Starts | Ends | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sep 19, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Youth deer | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Early antlerless | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Firearms, 200 series | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Muzzleloader | Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 |
Optional CWD testing only in DPA 240. Size of DPA 240: 694 square miles. Otter Tail, Todd and Wadena share DPA 240.
From the DNR 2026 deer season map and the 2026-2027 regulations booklet; checked October 28, 2026.
Deer harvest around Inman (Wunderlich) WMA (DPA 240)
The whole of DPA 240 gave up 5,068 deer in 2025; the DNR publishes no figure for Inman (Wunderlich) WMA itself.
| Year | Adult male | Rest | Harvest | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,347 | 2,721 | 5,068 | 7.89 |
| 2024 | 2,360 | 2,097 | 4,457 | 6.94 |
| 2023 | 1,876 | 2,214 | 4,090 | 6.36 |
| 2022 | 1,915 | 2,556 | 4,471 | 6.96 |
| 2021 | 2,463 | 2,560 | 5,023 | 7.82 |
| 2020 | 2,413 | 2,676 | 5,089 | 7.92 |
| 2019 | 2,351 | 2,690 | 5,041 | 7.84 |
| 2018 | 2,071 | 2,579 | 4,650 | 7.24 |
| 2017 | 1,999 | 2,272 | 4,271 | 6.65 |
DNR 2025 deer harvest report; earlier years from the DNR yearly reports. Checked October 28, 2026.
Inman (Wunderlich) WMA nearby towns
Henning is the closest town to Inman (Wunderlich) WMA, about 4.6 mi away. The largest nearby is Parkers Prairie (1,029 people). The DNR detail page starts its directions from Henning. For questions, the Fergus Falls DNR office is 35 mi from Inman (Wunderlich) WMA.
| Town | County | Pop. 2024 | Miles off | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henning | Otter Tail | 857 | 4.6 mi | northwest |
| Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 332 | 6.6 mi | north |
| Vining | Otter Tail | 59 | 9.1 mi | west |
| Parkers Prairie | Otter Tail | 1,029 | 10 mi | south |
| Hewitt | Todd | 250 | 13 mi | east |
Towns from the 2024 Census gazetteer and population estimates; offices and businesses from services.json (DNR and business listings, chain stores and license agents left out); straight-line miles. Checked October 28, 2026.
Inman (Wunderlich) WMA: Otter Tail County facts
Counting Inman (Wunderlich) WMA, Otter Tail County has 164 listed public areas. For bear, Otter Tail County lies partly in quota area 45; 2026 permits: 45 (700 permits). Otter Tail County turkey hunters declare area 507 and 506. County questions go to Fergus Falls Area Wildlife Office, Fergus Falls. 7 places in Otter Tail County are closed to hunting, such as Gilmore Waterfowl Production Area.
County acres from DNR and federal GIS layers (counties.json); zones from the 2026-2027 booklet; checked October 28, 2026.
Range time on the drive to Inman (Wunderlich) Wildlife Management Area
Three ranges near Inman (Wunderlich) Wildlife Management Area follow, starting with Henning Rifle Range at 3 miles. No target practice on the property, per its rules.
From the operators’ pages and directory listings, checked October 28, 2026; target shooting rule from the DNR WMA rules.
A look at the landscape around Inman (Wunderlich) WMA
Inman (Wunderlich) WMA shooting hours on key dates
Times are worked out for the Inman (Wunderlich) WMA map point on Central Time; big game ends half an hour after sunset, birds at sunset.
| Date | Moment | Sunrise | Sunset | Open | Big game close | Birds close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Archery and grouse opener | 7:03 a.m. | 7:28 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. | 7:58 p.m. | 7:28 p.m. |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Duck opener | 7:12 a.m. | 7:14 p.m. | 6:42 a.m. | 7:44 p.m. | 7:14 p.m. |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Pheasant opener | 7:30 a.m. | 6:46 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. | 7:16 p.m. | 6:46 p.m. |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Firearms deer opener | 7:10 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. | 6:40 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Muzzleloader opener | 7:40 a.m. | 4:40 p.m. | 7:10 a.m. | 5:10 p.m. | 4:40 p.m. |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Archery close | 8:04 a.m. | 4:44 p.m. | 7:34 a.m. | 5:14 p.m. | 4:44 p.m. |
| Apr 14, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 6:38 a.m. | 8:06 p.m. | 6:08 a.m. | 8:36 p.m. | 8:06 p.m. |
Times are rounded to the minute.
Hours rule from the DNR booklet shooting hours page; sun times calculated for the unit point (NOAA method, Central Time); checked October 28, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Straight answers on hunting Inman (Wunderlich) WMA
Who do I call about Inman (Wunderlich) WMA?
Inman (Wunderlich) WMA falls under Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Fergus Falls office).
Where is the access for Inman (Wunderlich) WMA?
From Henning, go 2 miles S on CSAH 65 then 5 miles E on CO RD 134. The map above shows 2 parking pins.
How early does shooting start at Inman (Wunderlich) WMA on the opener?
Opening day of the firearms season: shooting from 6:40 a.m., done by 5:30 p.m..
Is CWD sampling required at Inman (Wunderlich) WMA?
DNR lists DPA 240 as outside the CWD zones, with optional testing.
Can I leave a stand on Inman (Wunderlich) WMA overnight?
Daily removal applies on Inman (Wunderlich) WMA, so plan on a climber or a hang-on you carry out.
Which public ground lies closest to Inman (Wunderlich) WMA?
Next-closest public land: Rokes WPA (1.2 mi), Baumann WPA (1.7 mi) and Elmo WMA (2.0 mi).
Can you hunt on Inman (Wunderlich) WMA this season?
Yes. Hunting and trapping are open on state WMAs during regular seasons unless DNR posts an exception, and Inman (Wunderlich) WMA shows open hunting status.
Can I camp on Inman (Wunderlich) WMA during the season?
Generally no: designated areas or a permit only.
Which deer permit area holds Inman (Wunderlich) WMA?
Inman (Wunderlich) WMA falls in DPA 240, 3-deer limit. Expect the firearms season from Nov 7 to Nov 15, 2026.
Roughly how large is the Inman (Wunderlich) WMA unit?
The mapped size is 1,352 acres.
Which species does Inman (Wunderlich) WMA hold?
Game on the agency list for Inman (Wunderlich) WMA: deer, black bear, small game, ruffed grouse and woodcock, waterfowl and wild turkey.
Inman (Wunderlich) WMA: three things to confirm first
Carry your license, validate a deer or turkey at the kill site and register it (48 hours for deer and bear, 24 for turkey).
Sources: source · source · source · source · source; regulations from the 2026-2027 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations. Checked October 28, 2026.
Other photos on this page: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Public Domain Mark 1.0); Alabama Extension (CC0 1.0); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain).