Kensal, North Dakota · Stutsman County
Established in 1961, the District manages both Service-owned waterfowl production areas as well as wetland and grassland easements on private lands in Foster and Eddy counties. The District provides waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans) with wetland and grassland areas they need in the spring and summer for nesting and f…
Established in 1961, the District manages both Service-owned waterfowl production areas as well as wetland and grassland easements on private lands in Foster and Eddy counties. The District provides waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans) with wetland and grassland areas they need in the spring and summer for nesting and feeding.
The District headquarters is located at Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, 26 miles north of Jamestown and about 23 miles south of Carrington. From Jamestown, travel north on Highway 281 approximately 26 miles to Edmunds, then turn east and travel 5.5 miles on County Road 44 to the headquarters road. Turn north to the headquarters. From Carrington, travel south on Highway 281 to Edmunds. Turn east on County Road 44 for 5.5 miles, and turn north on the headquarters road. There are signs on Highway 281 and County Road 44 directing visitors to the headquarters.
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