Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge
Midwest Region
Visitor Opportunities

State-of-the-art waterfowl management is being practiced on many refuges. The Service strategically located many refuges and all of its waterfowl production areas along the north-south flyways used by waterfowl on their annual fall migration (Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, Pacific).

Migratory bird management also includes 700 non-game species of colonial waterbirds, birds of prey, shorebirds, seabirds and songbirds. Refuges also participate in the development of broad conservation strategies through flyway plans, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Partners in Flight, the National Shorebird Plan and the Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve Network.

National Wildlife Refuges are also ideal destinations for birders. Many of the almost 40 million annual visits to refuges are from casual or avid birders. Refuges often host birding festivals, special events and educational programs for beginning and advanced birders.

 

General Information 
Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge offers a wide variety of activities year round.  Six public priority uses have been identified as appropriate activities on all National Wildlife Refuge lands.  The Refuge adheres to these guidelines offering: hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, environmental education and interpretation.

Trail conditions on the Refuge vary throughout the year. Be prepared as you may encounter changes in trail conditions while hiking. Periodic flooding, wet or muddy areas, thorny vegetation, and rough ground might occur on the trails.

Insect Repellent, sunscreen and drinking water are recommended during warm weather.  Trails are ungroomed during winter and may be snow packed and icy. To protect wildlife as well as yourself, please stay on designated trails and keep pets leashed at all times while visiting the Refuge.  Thank you and enjoy your visit.

The Refuge is open from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week.
For additional information, please contact Kevin Lowry at 715-685-2645.

Fishing 
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Hunting
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Photography
The public can access refuge lands for wildlife observation and photography. It is best to contact the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center for access points. As lands are acquired, we are attempting to make these available for public use.

Wildlife Observation
The public can access refuge lands for wildlife observation and photography. It is best to contact the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center for access points. As lands are acquired, we are attempting to make these available for public use.

Environmental Education/Interpretation
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Stream Ecology
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Ornithology
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Waterfowl Identification
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Jr. Duck Stamp
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Fisheries Techniques
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Frog & Toad Identification
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Past Programs 
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Last updated: September 30, 2010