Tewaukon
Cayuga, ND 58013-9764
Plan Your Visit
National Wildlife Refuge System lands offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. Wetland management districts include small tracts of land called waterfowl production areas (WPAs) in a multicounty area. Tewaukon Wetland Management District covers Ransom, Richland, and Sargent counties in southeastern North Dakota.
Activities
Recreational opportunities are available year-round depending on your interest. Waterfowl production areas are open to hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and nature photography.
Activities
Services
The District provides management of Service-owned properties with a focus on wetland habitat preservation, waterfowl production, and migratory bird habitat. Additionally, it offers technical and financial assistance to private landowners through grassland and wetland easement programs, including cost-share for projects like grazing systems and wetland restoration. Cooperative agricultural opportunities such as haying and grazing are also managed by the District to meet grassland objectives. Visitor services are primarily headquartered at the shared office with Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge, featuring a visitor center with native habitat exhibits.
About
Established in 1960, the District manages Service-owned waterfowl production areas and private land easements across Ransom, Richland, and Sargent counties. This area protects the northern tallgrass prairie, one of North America's most threatened ecosystems, and serves as a vital meeting point for migratory birds from both the Central and Mississippi Flyways. The District's mission is to preserve, restore, and enhance the tallgrass prairie wetland ecosystem for the benefit of present and future generations. It is managed as part of the Eastern North Dakota Complex, which groups regional refuges and districts for efficient administrative and ecological management.