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Hunting Rosenau-Lambrecht Wildlife Management Area, Minnesota public land
A 2026-27 hunter guide to this wildlife management area in Brown County, 569 acres.
Photo: Tony Webster (CC BY 2.0)
Getting to Rosenau-Lambrecht Wildlife Management Area
Parking, trailheads and gates near Rosenau-Lambrecht Wildlife Management Area
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- Boesch WMA, Tracts 1a, 1b, 3-5, Parking LotParking · 2.6 mi from the centreDirections
- Somsen WMA Parking LotParking · 2.7 mi from the centreDirections
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- River Valley WMA, Tracts 1-2, 2a, 4-6, 8 & 10-11, Parking LotParking · 3.1 mi from the centreDirections
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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.
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA at a glance for hunters
You get 569 acres at Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA, which lies in Brown County. By size it ranks 4th of the 23 wildlife management areas we list in Brown County. The 4 subunits are Sandmann North Unit (8 ac), Sandmann South Unit (31 ac), East Unit (16 ac) and Main Unit (514 ac).
DPA 290 sets the deer limit here: 3-deer limit this year. The managing office is New Ulm (DNR Wildlife), newlondon.wildlife@state.mn.us. DNR lists Pittman-Robertson as the federal aid source for Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA.
Listed game: deer, small game, pheasant, waterfowl.
From the agency record (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources); checked October 28, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Rosenau-Lambrecht Wildlife Management Area
What is allowed on Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA
Short version of the rules that apply on Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA, taken from the managing agency.
| What | Rule here |
|---|---|
| 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.
Deer on Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA in 2026-27
Deer on Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA fall under DPA 290: 3-deer limit, 200 series. Fill the DPA 290 limit of 3 with your license plus bonus permits.
| Deer window | From | To | Open now? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sep 19, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Youth deer | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Firearms, 200 series | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Muzzleloader | Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 |
Mandatory CWD sampling applies Nov. 7-8 (2026 surveillance block). DPA 290 spans 665 square miles. DPA 290 reaches Brown, Renville, Nicollet, Sibley and Redwood counties.
From the DNR 2026 deer season map and the 2026-2027 regulations booklet; checked October 28, 2026.
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA hunting calendar 2026-27
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA season dates for 2026-27, picked by its game species list and its deer permit area.
| Species | Season | Applies | Opens | Closes | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | DPA 290 | Sep 19, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Deer | Youth deer | DPA 290 | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Deer | Firearms, 200 series | DPA 290 | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Deer | Muzzleloader | Statewide | Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Regular | Statewide | Oct 10, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Ruffed, spruce grouse | Regular | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Hungarian partridge | Regular | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| 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 |
Furbearer rows list both zones: the line follows I-94 and US 10, so check which side of it you hunt.
From the 2026-2027 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources); checked October 28, 2026. All Minnesota seasons.
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA: access points
3 parking points and the route text DNR posts for Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA.
| Subunit | Acres | Nearest town | Hunting | Parking | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandmann North Unit | 8 | New Ulm | Open | – | DNR |
| Sandmann South Unit | 31 | New Ulm | Open | – | DNR |
| East Unit | 16 | New Ulm | Open | – | DNR |
| Main Unit | 514 | New Ulm | Open | 3 | DNR |
- Sandmann North Unit: From New Ulm, go 3 miles W on US 14.
- Sandmann South Unit: From New Ulm, go 3 miles W on US 14.
- East Unit: From New Ulm, go 3 miles W on US 14.
- Main Unit: From New Ulm, go 3 miles W on US 14.
DNR WMA detail pages (Compass feature records); checked October 28, 2026.
Public land within a drive of Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA
When Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA is crowded, Boesch WMA sits 2.8 mi away to the north.
| Place | Type | Acres | DPA | Miles off | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boesch WMA | WMA | 225 | 290 | 2.8 mi | north |
| River Valley WMA | WMA | 272 | 290 | 3.3 mi | northeast |
| Romberg WMA | WMA | 19 | 290 | 5.1 mi | west |
| Fritsche Creek WMA | WMA | 385 | 290 | 5.6 mi | east |
| Cottonwood River AMA | AMA | 17 | 290 | 6.0 mi | southwest |
| Helget-Braulick WMA | WMA | 28 | 296 | 8.6 mi | south |
| Middle Minnesota River WPA | WPA | 110 | 290 | 9.2 mi | south |
| Joseph A. Tauer Prairie SNA | SNA | 80 | 290 | 9.3 mi | south |
Points: DNR WMA boundary layer (polygon centroid of the largest part). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA nearest towns and help
Fuel and food: Essig lies 1.3 mi from Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA. For more services, New Ulm (13,970) is 5.4 mi out. DNR's nearest town for this unit: New Ulm. Nearest DNR desk: New Ulm Area Wildlife Office, 8.1 mi.
| Town | County | People (2024) | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essig | Brown | – | 1.3 mi | west |
| New Ulm | Brown | 13,970 | 5.4 mi | east |
| Sleepy Eye | Brown | 3,489 | 7.6 mi | west |
| Searles | Brown | – | 9.7 mi | southeast |
| Courtland | Nicollet | 724 | 12 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.
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA: deer taken in DPA 290
1,202 deer were registered in DPA 290 during 2025, 1.82 per square mile of the unit.
| Year | Adult bucks | Other deer | DPA harvest | Per square mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 596 | 606 | 1,202 | 1.82 |
| 2024 | 646 | 560 | 1,206 | 1.82 |
| 2023 | 536 | 482 | 1,018 | 1.54 |
| 2022 | 629 | 546 | 1,175 | 1.78 |
| 2021 | 603 | 547 | 1,150 | 1.74 |
| 2020 | 581 | 697 | 1,278 | 1.93 |
| 2019 | 575 | 424 | 999 | 1.51 |
| 2018 | 485 | 566 | 1,051 | 1.59 |
| 2017 | 551 | 484 | 1,035 | 1.56 |
DNR 2025 deer harvest report; earlier years from the DNR yearly reports. Checked October 28, 2026.
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA and the rest of Brown County
Brown County has 29 public hunting areas on file, Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA among them. Local rule: Brown County restricts deer firearms to shotguns (shotgun-only ordinance). Brown County lies in the bear no-quota area. The county sits in turkey permit area 504 and 505. Nearest DNR area wildlife office to the county centre: New Ulm Area Wildlife Office, (507) 233-1257. Not every public place in Brown County is open: Cottonwood River Prairie Scientific and Natural Area is closed to hunting.
County acres from DNR and federal GIS layers (counties.json); zones from the 2026-2027 booklet; checked October 28, 2026.
When shooting starts and stops at Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA
Sun times computed for Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA itself, since the 2026 booklet prints no tables.
| Date | Why | Sunrise | Sunset | Legal from | Big game to | Waterfowl to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Archery and grouse opener | 7:00 a.m. | 7:24 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. | 7:54 p.m. | 7:24 p.m. |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Duck opener | 7:09 a.m. | 7:11 p.m. | 6:39 a.m. | 7:41 p.m. | 7:11 p.m. |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Pheasant opener | 7:25 a.m. | 6:45 p.m. | 6:55 a.m. | 7:15 p.m. | 6:45 p.m. |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Firearms deer opener | 7:02 a.m. | 5:02 p.m. | 6:32 a.m. | 5:32 p.m. | 5:02 p.m. |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Muzzleloader opener | 7:30 a.m. | 4:43 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. | 5:13 p.m. | 4:43 p.m. |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Archery close | 7:54 a.m. | 4:48 p.m. | 7:24 a.m. | 5:18 p.m. | 4:48 p.m. |
| Apr 14, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 6:38 a.m. | 8:00 p.m. | 6:08 a.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
Pheasant hours start at 9 a.m.
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.
Ranges a Rosenau-Lambrecht Wildlife Management Area hunter can reach
From Rosenau-Lambrecht Wildlife Management Area, the nearest listed range is Sioux Valley Gun Club at 5 miles; public ranges on file are over 60 miles away. Plinking on the property is not allowed.
From the operators’ pages and directory listings, checked October 28, 2026; target shooting rule from the DNR WMA rules.
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA region in a few frames
Hunter questions about Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA, short answers
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA and CWD: what applies?
For CWD, DPA 290 is in the 2026 surveillance block (mandatory sampling Nov. 7-8).
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA: who is the land manager?
Questions about Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA go to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at its New Ulm office.
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA neighbors: what public land is nearby?
Short-drive options from the map: Boesch WMA (2.8 mi), River Valley WMA (3.3 mi) and Romberg WMA (5.1 mi).
On the deer opener, when can you shoot at Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA?
Deer shooting on Nov. 7 opens at 6:32 a.m. and ends at 5:32 p.m. at the Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA point.
Can hunters set up a tent camp on Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA?
Only at designated sites or by permit.
Can blinds stay up overnight at Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA?
Only for the day: WMA rules make you remove portable stands and blinds daily, outside the northwest Nov. 1-Dec. 31 exception.
Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA acreage: how much ground is it?
It runs to 569 acres in 4 subunits.
Does Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA allow public hunting?
It is open: DNR lists every subunit of Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA with an open or partial hunting status.
What game species does Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA list?
The agency names deer, small game, pheasant and waterfowl for Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA.
What deer permit area is Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA in?
The record puts it in DPA 290: 3-deer limit. Its firearms season: Nov 7 to Nov 15, 2026.
How do you get to Rosenau-Lambrecht WMA?
From New Ulm, go 3 miles W on US 14. 3 parking spots on the DNR map.
Other photos on this page: Birding for Climate (Public domain); USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public domain); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Public Domain Mark 1.0).