

Jenkins Waterfowl Production Area is a mosaic of marshes, shallow ponds and grasslands ideal for photographing waterfowl, shorebirds and wetland reflections. Visit during spring and fall migrations for high bird activity; dawn and dusk offer warm directional light and calm water for reflections. Access is via rural roads near Fosston; most WPAs are free public land with small pull-off parking and unpaved trails—expect uneven terrain and mosquitoes in summer.


Jenkins Waterfowl Production Area is a mosaic of marshes, shallow ponds and grasslands ideal for photographing waterfowl, shorebirds and wetland reflections. Visit during spring and fall migrations for high bird activity; dawn and dusk offer warm directional light and calm water for reflections. Access is via rural roads near Fosston; most WPAs are free public land with small pull-off parking and unpaved trails—expect uneven terrain and mosquitoes in summer.