Introduction

Visitor Center

Events Calendar

Auto Tour

Recent Bird Sightings

Recreation

Education

Volunteer

Wildlands/Wildlife

Private Land Programs

Small Wetlands Program

2009 Federal Duck Stamp Contest

Links

Contact Address:

14000 West State Route 2
Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449 USA
phone: (419) 898-0014
E-mail: Ottawa@fws.gov

Hiking/biking

• 7 miles of gravel/grass trails (trail map)

• Hike the dikes program

• Shuttle service for dissabled visitors

Wildlife Observation

• Monthly Auto Tours

• Handicap accessible observation platform

• Photo contest

• Wildlife Calendar

Hunting

• Controlled Waterfowl Hunt

• Controlled Deer Hunt

Fishing

• In designated areas only

Special Events

• Calendar

Refuge Rules

• Daylight use only.
• Pets must be on a leash under the owner’s control at all times.
• No camping or overnight parking is allowed.
• Off-road vehicles are prohibited.
• Open fires are not allowed.
• Taking government property or any natural feature artifact, animal or plant is prohibited.
• Trash receptacles are provided, but please take litter and trash home when possible.
• Much of the refuge is closed to public access for safety reasons and to reduce disturbance to wildlife. Visitors are asked to comply with all regulatory signs.

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