No open enrollment for 2026.
Eligible Lands
30 counties currently enrolled. 2026 WIA County map.
Hunting is allowed during legal seasons between September 1 and May 31.
Landowners are afforded liability protection through the Recreational Use Statutes. Specifically under Sections 604A.20 through 604A.27 under Public Benefit or Function Activities in the CIVIL LIABILITY LIMITATIONS Chapter
Must be at least 40 acres in size or it must be contiguous with another WIA parcel that is 40 acres or more in size.
Priority is given to lands enrolled in a conservation program such as the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) or the state Reinvest in Minnesota Reserve program (RIM), or other state and federal conservation programs.
Lands not enrolled in a conservation program may be eligible if high quality natural cover exists and is maintained by the landowner.
Lands within 500 feet of a home or corral occupied by livestock cannot be enrolled, unless they are occupied by the cooperator or his/her livestock.
The enrolled parcel must be accessible from a public road.
The habitat must be maintained through the enrollment period.
Landowners, or the State, may terminate the contract at any time (effective 30 days after written notice of termination is received).