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Lamberton Wildlife Management Area hunting, season by season
1,361 acres of public land open to hunters in Redwood County, with DPA 289 deer dates.
Photo: Tony Webster (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Getting to Lamberton Wildlife Management Area
Lamberton WMA in brief, from the agency file
1,361 acres of Redwood County belong to Lamberton WMA. Size rank in Redwood County: 1st of 27 wildlife management areas. For deer it falls in DPA 289, set at 2-deer limit for 2026.
Questions go to the New Ulm DNR wildlife office at newlondon.wildlife@state.mn.us. Its DNR record carries the federal aid code Pittman-Robertson.
Game listed: 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 Lamberton Wildlife Management Area
Subunits and parking at Lamberton WMA
Each subunit of Lamberton WMA has its own DNR page; the map below pins 1 parking spot.
| Subunit | Acreage | Near | Open? | Parking | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamberton WMA | 1,361 | Lamberton | Open | 1 | DNR |
- Lamberton WMA: From Lamberton, go 3 miles E on US 14, 1/2 mile on CSAH 17.
DNR WMA detail pages (Compass feature records); checked October 28, 2026.
Lamberton WMA pinned among nearby tracts
Dutch Charley Creek WMA lies 2.0 mi south of Lamberton WMA, the nearest of 8 public areas within 45 miles.
| Area | Type | Acres | DPA | Straight line | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Charley Creek WMA | WMA | 162 | 295 | 2.0 mi | south |
| Sanborn AMA | AMA | 114 | 295 | 4.3 mi | southeast |
| Willow Lake WMA | WMA | 178 | 289 | 4.7 mi | north |
| Gora Prairie WMA | WMA | 153 | 295 | 5.6 mi | southwest |
| Coal Mine Creek WMA | WMA | 146 | 289 | 6.1 mi | east |
| Grunflur WMA | WMA | 163 | 295 | 6.5 mi | southeast |
| Typhoon WMA | WMA | 83 | 295 | 7.5 mi | southwest |
| Mammenga WMA | WMA | 121 | 289 | 7.5 mi | northwest |
Points: DNR WMA detail page map point (Compass feature_detail). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Rules for hunting Lamberton WMA
Site rules for Lamberton 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.
Lamberton WMA season dates
This table covers Lamberton 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 289 | Sep 19, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Deer | Youth deer | DPA 289 | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Deer | Firearms, 200 series | DPA 289 | 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 |
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 Lamberton WMA
200-series DPA 289 carries the 2-deer limit designation this year. With bonus permits, a hunter can fill the 2-deer limit in DPA 289.
| Season | Starts | Ends | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Adult deer shot Nov. 7-8 here must be sampled. Size of DPA 289: 821 square miles. Redwood, Yellow Medicine, Brown and Lyon share DPA 289.
From the DNR 2026 deer season map and the 2026-2027 regulations booklet; checked October 28, 2026.
Deer harvest around Lamberton WMA (DPA 289)
The whole of DPA 289 gave up 558 deer in 2025; the DNR publishes no figure for Lamberton WMA itself.
| Year | Adult male | Rest | Harvest | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 306 | 252 | 558 | 0.68 |
| 2024 | 313 | 213 | 526 | 0.65 |
| 2023 | 260 | 252 | 512 | 0.63 |
| 2022 | 272 | 179 | 451 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 253 | 143 | 396 | 0.49 |
| 2020 | 236 | 149 | 385 | 0.47 |
| 2019 | 250 | 134 | 384 | 0.47 |
| 2018 | 201 | 125 | 326 | 0.40 |
| 2017 | 255 | 160 | 415 | 0.51 |
DNR 2025 deer harvest report; earlier years from the DNR yearly reports. Checked October 28, 2026.
Lamberton WMA nearby towns
Lamberton is the closest town to Lamberton WMA, about 2.6 mi away. The DNR detail page starts its directions from Lamberton. For questions, the Dundee DNR office is 26 mi from Lamberton WMA.
| Town | County | Pop. 2024 | Miles off | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamberton | Redwood | 781 | 2.6 mi | southwest |
| Wanda | Redwood | 72 | 4.3 mi | north |
| Sanborn | Redwood | 318 | 5.6 mi | southeast |
| Revere | Redwood | 85 | 7.0 mi | west |
| Wabasso | Redwood | 745 | 10 mi | north |
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.
Lamberton WMA: Redwood County facts
Counting Lamberton WMA, Redwood County has 34 listed public areas. The no-quota bear area covers Redwood County. Redwood County turkey hunters declare area 504 and 505. County questions go to Marshall Area Wildlife Office, Marshall. 2 places in Redwood County are closed to hunting, such as Ramsey Creek Aquatic Management 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 Lamberton Wildlife Management Area
Three ranges near Lamberton Wildlife Management Area follow, starting with Saratoga Archery Club at 20 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 Lamberton WMA
Lamberton WMA shooting hours on key dates
Times are worked out for the Lamberton 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. | 7:26 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:26 p.m. |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Duck opener | 7:11 a.m. | 7:13 p.m. | 6:41 a.m. | 7:43 p.m. | 7:13 p.m. |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Pheasant opener | 7:28 a.m. | 6:48 p.m. | 6:58 a.m. | 7:18 p.m. | 6:48 p.m. |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Firearms deer opener | 7:05 a.m. | 5:05 p.m. | 6:35 a.m. | 5:35 p.m. | 5:05 p.m. |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Muzzleloader opener | 7:33 a.m. | 4:46 p.m. | 7:03 a.m. | 5:16 p.m. | 4:46 p.m. |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Archery close | 7:56 a.m. | 4:51 p.m. | 7:26 a.m. | 5:21 p.m. | 4:51 p.m. |
| Apr 14, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 6:41 a.m. | 8:02 p.m. | 6:11 a.m. | 8:32 p.m. | 8:02 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 Lamberton WMA
How early does shooting start at Lamberton WMA on the opener?
Opening day of the firearms season: shooting from 6:35 a.m., done by 5:35 p.m..
Is CWD sampling required at Lamberton WMA?
DNR lists DPA 289 as in the 2026 surveillance block (mandatory sampling Nov. 7-8).
Can I leave a stand on Lamberton WMA overnight?
Daily removal applies on Lamberton WMA, so plan on a climber or a hang-on you carry out.
Which public ground lies closest to Lamberton WMA?
Next-closest public land: Dutch Charley Creek WMA (2.0 mi), Sanborn AMA (4.3 mi) and Willow Lake WMA (4.7 mi).
Can you hunt on Lamberton WMA this season?
Yes. Hunting and trapping are open on state WMAs during regular seasons unless DNR posts an exception, and Lamberton WMA shows open hunting status.
Can I camp on Lamberton WMA during the season?
Generally no: designated areas or a permit only.
Which deer permit area holds Lamberton WMA?
Lamberton WMA falls in DPA 289, 2-deer limit. Expect the firearms season from Nov 7 to Nov 15, 2026.
Roughly how large is the Lamberton WMA unit?
The mapped size is 1,361 acres.
Where is the access for Lamberton WMA?
From Lamberton, go 3 miles E on US 14, 1/2 mile on CSAH 17. The map above shows 1 parking pin.
Which species does Lamberton WMA hold?
Game on the agency list for Lamberton WMA: deer, small game, pheasant and waterfowl.
Who do I call about Lamberton WMA?
Lamberton WMA falls under Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (New Ulm office).
Lamberton 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: Tony Webster (CC BY 2.0); Tony Webster (CC BY-SA 2.0); USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public domain).