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Cokeville
National Wildlife Refuge
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 Refuge Overview: Located along the Bear River in Lincoln County, Wyoming, the Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge was added to the National Wildlife Refuge system in 1997. Of the refuge’s 8,585 acres, 5,059 acres have been purchased or leased using Migratory Bird Conservation Funds, which include Federal Duck Stamp dollars.
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Habitat: The Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife
Refuge encompasses native meadow, river bottom pasture, and irrigated
hay land. The tract most recently leased has been dry range pasture
for cattle. The area contains the highest density of nesting
waterfowl in Wyoming and was identified as the number one priority
for the Bear
River Focus Area of the Inter-Mountain West Joint Venture. Several species of waterfowl, including cinnamon and
green-winged teal, and several shore birds, including white-faced
ibis and black terns, use the region as their primary nesting
area. Also, the area is a historic landmark, transected in several
places by the Oregon Trail. |
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Recreation Opportunities: At
this time, due to the newness of the refuge and limited staff availability,
the refuge is closed to public access. However, the refuge is expected
to open in the near future. Fishing, hunting, and bird watching opportunities
will be available at that time.
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