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Two Rivers Wildlife Management Area: seasons, rules and access
724 acres of wildlife management area ground in Redwood County, deer permit area 289.
Photo: Tony Webster (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Getting to Two Rivers Wildlife Management Area
Two Rivers WMA on paper: the record in brief
Two Rivers WMA covers 724 acres in Redwood County. Among Redwood County’s 27 wildlife management areas, it sits 4th for acres. The 2026 deer designation for DPA 289 is 2-deer limit.
Management sits with the New Ulm area wildlife staff, reachable at newlondon.wildlife@state.mn.us. Federal aid on file for Two Rivers WMA: NAWCA Prairie Wetland Heritage.
Hunted here: deer, small game, pheasant, wild turkey, mourning dove.
- White-tailed Deer
- Eastern Cottontail
- Gray Squirrel
- Snowshoe Hare
- Ring-necked Pheasant
- Wild Turkey
- Mourning Dove
From the agency record (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources); checked October 28, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Two Rivers Wildlife Management Area
Getting into Two Rivers WMA
Directions and parking for Two Rivers WMA as the DNR detail pages give them (0 parking points mapped).
| Piece | Acres | Town | Status | Lots | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers WMA | 724 | Revere | Open | – | DNR |
- Two Rivers WMA: From Revere, go 3 miles N on CSAH 7
DNR WMA detail pages (Compass feature records); checked October 28, 2026.
Use rules to read before hunting Two Rivers WMA
Two Rivers WMA follows the rules below on top of the statewide booklet.
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| 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.
Two Rivers WMA deer rules: DPA 289
DPA 289 is a 200-series area set to 2-deer limit for 2026. The 2-deer limit in DPA 289 is reached with bonus permits on top of the regular license.
| Deer season | Opening | Closing | Right 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 |
Surveillance block: bring adult deer taken Nov. 7-8 for sampling. At 821 square miles, DPA 289 is the unit deer rules follow. DPA 289 overlaps Redwood, Yellow Medicine, Brown and Lyon.
From the DNR 2026 deer season map and the 2026-2027 regulations booklet; checked October 28, 2026.
Two Rivers WMA dates, species by species
Season rows matched to Two Rivers WMA by its game species list; trapping-only seasons are on the species pages.
| Species | Hunt | Zone | First day | Last day | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Mourning dove | Regular | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 29, 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 | |
| Take-a-Kid | Take-a-Kid | Statewide | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Crow | Crow segment | Statewide | Mar 1, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 |
Zone rows for ducks and furbearers depend on map lines, not on this unit; DNR draws them along highways.
From the 2026-2027 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources); checked October 28, 2026. All Minnesota seasons.
Harvest trend near Two Rivers WMA
In 2025 hunters registered 558 deer across DPA 289 (0.68 per square mile); the table runs back to 2017.
| Season | Adult males | Antlerless and fawns | DPA total | Deer per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Two Rivers WMA and the public ground around it
Straight-line distances run from the Two Rivers WMA map point; Wahpeton Prairie WMA (3.8 mi, northwest) leads the list.
| Nearby | Kind | Acres | DPA | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton Prairie WMA | WMA | 82 | 289 | 3.8 mi | northwest |
| Waterbury WMA | WMA | 81 | 289 | 4.4 mi | north |
| Mammenga WMA | WMA | 121 | 289 | 5.0 mi | northeast |
| Gora Prairie WMA | WMA | 153 | 295 | 5.2 mi | southeast |
| Johnsonville WMA | WMA | 113 | 289 | 6.2 mi | north |
| Lamberton WMA | WMA | 1,361 | 289 | 7.9 mi | east |
| Gales WMA | WMA | 268 | 289 | 7.9 mi | northwest |
| Dutch Charley Creek WMA | WMA | 162 | 295 | 8.6 mi | southeast |
Points: DNR WMA detail page map point (Compass feature_detail). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Redwood County around Two Rivers WMA
In Redwood County there are 34 records like Two Rivers WMA to choose from. For bear, Redwood County is no-quota. Turkey permit area 504 and 505 covers the county. Marshall Area Wildlife Office (Marshall) is the closest area wildlife office to the county centre. Watch for closed ground in Redwood County 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.
Gas, food and processors near Two Rivers WMA
Closest town: Revere, 4.0 mi in a straight line from Two Rivers WMA. Most services: Lamberton, population 781. The unit page lists Revere as nearest town. The nearest DNR office is Marshall Area Wildlife Office in Marshall, 23 mi away.
| Town | County | 2024 population | Away | Which way |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revere | Redwood | 85 | 4.0 mi | south |
| Walnut Grove | Redwood | 733 | 5.7 mi | southwest |
| Lamberton | Redwood | 781 | 6.5 mi | southeast |
| Wanda | Redwood | 72 | 8.6 mi | east |
| Lucan | Redwood | 205 | 9.3 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.
Before Two Rivers Wildlife Management Area: where to check a zero
Hunters on Two Rivers Wildlife Management Area can sight in at Saratoga Archery Club (12 miles), the nearest listing. Target shooting is not allowed on the property itself.
From the operators’ pages and directory listings, checked October 28, 2026; target shooting rule from the DNR WMA rules.
Legal hunting hours worked out for Two Rivers WMA
Shooting starts 30 minutes before sunrise at Two Rivers WMA; the two closing columns split big game from birds.
| Date | Season | Sunrise | Sunset | First shot | Last, big game | Last, birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Archery and grouse opener | 7:04 a.m. | 7:27 p.m. | 6:34 a.m. | 7:57 p.m. | 7:27 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 | 7:28 a.m. | 6:48 p.m. | 6:58 a.m. | 7:18 p.m. | 6:48 p.m. |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Firearms deer opener | 7:06 a.m. | 5:05 p.m. | 6:36 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 | 7:57 a.m. | 4:51 p.m. | 7:27 a.m. | 5:21 p.m. | 4:51 p.m. |
| Apr 14, 2027 | Spring turkey opener | 6:41 a.m. | 8:03 p.m. | 6:11 a.m. | 8:33 p.m. | 8:03 p.m. |
Early teal runs sunrise to sunset.
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.
Pictures that suit a day on Two Rivers WMA
Quick answers before you hunt Two Rivers WMA
When is legal light on Two Rivers WMA for the opener?
For the opener, 6:36 a.m. to 5:35 p.m.; birds stop at 5:05 p.m..
Do deer from Two Rivers WMA need CWD testing?
Its DPA (289) is in the 2026 surveillance block (mandatory sampling Nov. 7-8).
Can decoys or gear stay on Two Rivers WMA overnight?
Stands are portable-only and leave with you; the one exception is the northwest overnight window from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.
Where can I hunt public land close to Two Rivers WMA?
The nearest public units are Wahpeton Prairie WMA (3.8 mi), Waterbury WMA (4.4 mi) and Mammenga WMA (5.0 mi).
May the public hunt Two Rivers WMA?
Yes. The DNR WMA rules allow hunting and trapping in season on Two Rivers WMA.
Is camping at Two Rivers WMA allowed under WMA rules?
Camping is limited to designated areas or a DNR permit.
What are the 2026 deer rules on Two Rivers WMA?
It is in deer permit area 289 (2-deer limit). Guns: Nov 7 to Nov 15, 2026.
Two Rivers WMA size: how much huntable ground?
Two Rivers WMA covers 724 acres.
What route leads to Two Rivers WMA?
From Revere, go 3 miles N on CSAH 7 Parking points on file: 0.
What can you hunt on Two Rivers WMA?
Expect deer, small game, pheasant, wild turkey and mourning dove on Two Rivers WMA, per the record.
Which office should I call about Two Rivers WMA?
Two Rivers WMA is managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, from its New Ulm office.
Two Rivers WMA: what to double-check first
Seasons, closures and notices on Two Rivers WMA can change mid-season; posted signs and the agency page have the final word.
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); cuatrok77 (CC BY-SA 2.0).