Waterfowl hunting will continue on Greenleaf and Sioux lakes

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Waterfowl hunting will continue on Greenleaf and Sioux lakes


With the 2009 Minnesota waterfowl season set to open on Saturday, Oct. 3, hunters who wish to hunt either Greenleaf or Sioux lakes in Meeker County are advised that both lakes will be open to hunting.

LeRoy Dahlke, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife supervisor at Willmar, said there have been questions due to the establishment of the Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) adjacent to the lakes.

While the upland area that is currently in the Greenleaf SRA is not open to public hunting (with the exception of a limited youth deer archery hunt), “we do not plan to change the way hunters can use the lakes for waterfowl hunting,” Dahlke said.

Hunters will be able to access either Greenleaf or Sioux lakes from the west public access and are allowed to hunt anywhere on the lakes provided they can conceal the boat in emergent vegetation that is in water. Decoys can be used as normal.

Dalhke also noted that a construction project on the road leading to the access may not be completed prior to the Oct. 3 waterfowl opener. Hunters are advised to check the road’s condition prior to the opener.