Huron Wetland Management District

The Huron Wetland Management District is a designated area for wetland conservation across eight counties in the prairie pothole region of South Dakota. It contains multiple waterfowl production areas made up of shallow basins and grasslands that serve as breeding and stopover habitat.

The district received official designation in 1992 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This protection was established to safeguard the wetlands and grasslands for long-term wildlife conservation across the region.

The Maga Ta-Hohpi area features accessible trails where visitors can watch and photograph numerous bird species living in their natural setting. People commonly observe waterfowl and migratory birds moving through the landscape throughout the year.

Visitors can enjoy various outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, wildlife photography, and nature study throughout the designated areas. The spring and fall seasons offer the best viewing opportunities when migrating birds pass through the region.

The wetlands formed from glacial activity that left behind shallow depressions across the landscape. These basins fill with water seasonally, creating temporary habitats that birds depend on during their journeys across North America.

Location: South Dakota

Inception: 1992

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/huron_wmd

GPS coordinates: 44.40610,-98.41720

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02