The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will be open to the public on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, weather and dike conditions allowing. The weekend will offer unique wildlife viewing and photography opportunities during the spring bird migration, as well as providing additional fishing access to the WMA pools.
The Wildlife Drive can be easily accessed at the main dike road, located one and three-quarter miles south of the WMA headquarters on Roseau County Road 3. Only motor vehicles licensed for use on public highways are permitted on WMA roads. The gate will be opened prior to sunrise on May 16 and closed at sunset on May 17.
The dike roads are gravel and can become slippery when wet. Roads might be closed on short notice if hazardous conditions occur. Visitors can call the Roseau River WMA headquarters at 218-452-7610, for information on road conditions and closures. Ask for Tom Enright, wildlife manager, or Evangelin Von Boeckman, assistant wildlife manager. For a visitor’s map or more information, visit Roseau River WMA page.