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Hunting Suconnix Wildlife Management Area, Minnesota public land
A 2026-27 hunter guide to this wildlife management area in Wright County, 1,006 acres.
Photo: Tony Webster (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Getting to Suconnix Wildlife Management Area
Suconnix WMA at a glance for hunters
You get 1,006 acres at Suconnix WMA, which lies in Wright County. By size it ranks 2nd of the 17 wildlife management areas we list in Wright County. DPA 219 sets the deer limit here: 3-deer limit this year.
The managing office is Sauk Rapids (DNR Wildlife), saukrapids.wildlife@state.mn.us. DNR lists Pittman-Robertson as the federal aid source for Suconnix WMA.
What the DNR page says about it: Future management will include reforestation of the oak hardwood community. This WMA is home to a diverse number of wildlife species because of its various habitat components and large size. This is a good area to watch for spring migrants. Please respect property boundaries and ask for permission before going on private lands. Consider picking up any litter you come across. Help us be good neighbors. The future of our WMA program depends on everyone being responsible users of our WMAs.
Listed game: deer, small game, ruffed grouse and woodcock, pheasant, waterfowl, wild turkey.
- White-tailed Deer
- Eastern Cottontail
- Gray Squirrel
- Snowshoe Hare
- Ruffed Grouse
- American Woodcock
- Ring-necked Pheasant
- Ducks
From the agency record (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources); checked October 28, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Suconnix Wildlife Management Area
What is allowed on Suconnix WMA
Short version of the rules that apply on Suconnix 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 Suconnix WMA in 2026-27
Deer on Suconnix WMA fall under DPA 219: 3-deer limit, 200 series. Fill the DPA 219 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 | |
| Early antlerless | 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 219 spans 426 square miles. DPA 219 reaches Wright, Stearns, Meeker and Sherburne counties.
From the DNR 2026 deer season map and the 2026-2027 regulations booklet; checked October 28, 2026.
Suconnix WMA hunting calendar 2026-27
Suconnix 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 219 | Sep 19, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Deer | Early antlerless | DPA 219 | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Deer | Youth deer | DPA 219 | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Deer | Firearms, 200 series | DPA 219 | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Deer | Muzzleloader | Statewide | Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 13, 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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.
Suconnix WMA: access points
7 parking points and the route text DNR posts for Suconnix WMA.
| Subunit | Acres | Nearest town | Hunting | Parking | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suconnix WMA | 1,006 | Clearwater | Open | 7 | DNR |
- Suconnix WMA: 5 miles south of Clearwater within Sections 26, 27, 34, and 35, T122N, R27W and Sections 2 and 3, T121N, R27W. Wheelchair access is limited to public roads and mowed parking lots on this unit.
DNR WMA detail pages (Compass feature records); checked October 28, 2026.
Public land within a drive of Suconnix WMA
When Suconnix WMA is crowded, Minnesota Veterans WMA sits 2.3 mi away to the northwest.
| Place | Type | Acres | DPA | Miles off | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Veterans WMA | WMA | 650 | 219 | 2.3 mi | northwest |
| Hoglund WMA | WMA | 361 | 219 | 3.0 mi | northeast |
| Corinna WPA | WPA | 131 | 219 | 3.3 mi | southeast |
| Lake Maria State Park | State park | 1,589 | 229 | 5.5 mi | east |
| Corinna WMA | WMA | 81 | 219 | 6.1 mi | south |
| Hidden Marsh WMA | WMA | 39 | 219 | 6.4 mi | south |
| Annandale WPA | WPA | 161 | 219 | 6.5 mi | southwest |
| Maple Lake WMA | WMA | 410 | 229 | 6.6 mi | southeast |
Points: DNR WMA detail page map point (Compass feature_detail). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Suconnix WMA nearest towns and help
Fuel and food: Silver Creek lies 3.9 mi from Suconnix WMA. For more services, Annandale (3,487) is 5.7 mi out. DNR's nearest town for this unit: Clearwater. Nearest DNR desk: Sauk Rapids Area Wildlife Office, 18 mi.
| Town | County | People (2024) | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek | Wright | – | 3.9 mi | east |
| Clearwater | Wright | 2,221 | 5.6 mi | north |
| Annandale | Wright | 3,487 | 5.7 mi | southwest |
| Fairhaven | Stearns | – | 7.0 mi | west |
| Maple Lake | Wright | 2,214 | 7.1 mi | south |
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.
Suconnix WMA: deer taken in DPA 219
1,989 deer were registered in DPA 219 during 2025, 5.08 per square mile of the unit.
| Year | Adult bucks | Other deer | DPA harvest | Per square mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 999 | 990 | 1,989 | 5.08 |
| 2024 | 994 | 979 | 1,973 | 5.04 |
| 2023 | 839 | 870 | 1,709 | 4.37 |
| 2022 | 898 | 989 | 1,887 | 4.82 |
| 2021 | 874 | 879 | 1,753 | 4.48 |
| 2020 | 927 | 1,182 | 2,109 | 5.39 |
| 2019 | 855 | 810 | 1,665 | 4.25 |
| 2018 | 753 | 610 | 1,363 | 3.48 |
| 2017 | 784 | 576 | 1,360 | 3.47 |
DNR 2025 deer harvest report; earlier years from the DNR yearly reports. Checked October 28, 2026.
Suconnix WMA and the rest of Wright County
Wright County has 35 public hunting areas on file, Suconnix WMA among them. Wright County is under the deer feeding and attractant ban. Wright County lies in the bear no-quota area. The county sits in turkey permit area 507 and 506. Nearest DNR area wildlife office to the county centre: Sauk Rapids Area Wildlife Office, (320) 223-7878. Not every public place in Wright County is open: Cokato Lake Aquatic Management 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 Suconnix WMA
Sun times computed for Suconnix 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 | 6:58 a.m. | 7:22 p.m. | 6:28 a.m. | 7:52 p.m. | 7:22 p.m. |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Duck opener | 7:06 a.m. | 7:09 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. | 7:39 p.m. | 7:09 p.m. |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Pheasant opener | 7:24 a.m. | 6:42 p.m. | 6:54 a.m. | 7:12 p.m. | 6:42 p.m. |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Firearms deer opener | 7:03 a.m. | 4:57 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. | 5:27 p.m. | 4:57 p.m. |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Muzzleloader opener | 7:31 a.m. | 4:38 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. | 5:08 p.m. | 4:38 p.m. |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Archery close | 7:55 a.m. | 4:42 p.m. | 7:25 a.m. | 5:12 p.m. | 4:42 p.m. |
| Apr 14, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 6:34 a.m. | 7:59 p.m. | 6:04 a.m. | 8:29 p.m. | 7:59 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.
Where Suconnix Wildlife Management Area hunters zero a rifle
Drive about 33 miles from Suconnix Wildlife Management Area to reach Elm Creek Park Reserve, the nearest public lanes. Clubs within 30 miles take the remaining cards. 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.
Suconnix WMA region in a few frames
Hunter questions about Suconnix WMA, short answers
How do you get to Suconnix WMA?
5 miles south of Clearwater within Sections 26, 27, 34, and 35, T122N, R27W and Sections 2 and 3, T121N, R27W. 7 parking spots on the DNR map.
What game species does Suconnix WMA list?
The agency names deer, small game, ruffed grouse and woodcock, pheasant, waterfowl and wild turkey for Suconnix WMA.
Suconnix WMA and CWD: what applies?
For CWD, DPA 219 is in the 2026 surveillance block (mandatory sampling Nov. 7-8).
Suconnix WMA: who is the land manager?
Questions about Suconnix WMA go to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at its Sauk Rapids office.
Suconnix WMA neighbors: what public land is nearby?
Short-drive options from the map: Minnesota Veterans WMA (2.3 mi), Hoglund WMA (3.0 mi) and Corinna WPA (3.3 mi).
On the deer opener, when can you shoot at Suconnix WMA?
Deer shooting on Nov. 7 opens at 6:33 a.m. and ends at 5:27 p.m. at the Suconnix WMA point.
Can hunters set up a tent camp on Suconnix WMA?
Only at designated sites or by permit.
Can blinds stay up overnight at Suconnix WMA?
Only for the day: WMA rules make you remove portable stands and blinds daily, outside the northwest Nov. 1-Dec. 31 exception.
Suconnix WMA acreage: how much ground is it?
It runs to 1,006 acres.
Does Suconnix WMA allow public hunting?
It is open: DNR lists every subunit of Suconnix WMA with an open or partial hunting status.
What deer permit area is Suconnix WMA in?
The record puts it in DPA 219: 3-deer limit. Its firearms season: Nov 7 to Nov 15, 2026.
Other photos on this page: Tony Webster (CC BY 2.0); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Public Domain Mark 1.0); Russ (CC BY 2.0).