Welcome
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge located in the rural towns of Alabama and Shelby mid-way between Rochester and Buffalo, NY has been described as one of the best kept secrets of Western New York. Teeming with wildlife and wild lands the Refuge offers opportunities for the public to experience nature in all seasons. The Refuge is one of over 500 National Wildlife Refuges in the United States which are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The National Wildlife Refuge System is the only network of federal lands dedicated specifically to wildlife conservation.
What's Happening
- Second Annual Photography Contest announced. Start taking pictures now and then pick your best. Deadline is 09/1/2012. For a flyer and entry form visit the Friends of Iroquois NWR, Inc website.
- Holiday hours. The refuge office will be closed on 01-16-2012 for the Martin Luther King Day Holiday. Trails, overlooks, fishing and hunting areas remain open dawn to dusk.
- Winners of the First Annual Photography Contest announced. The event was sponsored by the Friends of Iroquois NWR, Inc. View the winning images on the Friends website.
- The final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) is now available. Click on the Planning link above or click here to read or order a copy.
- REWARD INCREASED TO $1,500 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF INDIVIDUAL/S WHO VANDALIZED SWALLOW HOLLOW NATURE TRAIL (07/11/2011) Read news release (pdf file 65 kb)
|
Upcoming Events
Jan 16, 2012 Martin Luther King Day Holiday. Office Closed
See calendar for more details.
|
Connect with Us
Facebook
 Twitter
 Flickr
|
In 2007 Iroquois NWR was complexed with Erie NWR in Guys Mills, PA . Both refuges are now managed under the Iroquois NWR office. Follow this link to learn more about our sister refuge.
You will need 
Adobe Reader software to open the pdf documents above. If you do not have this software, you may obtain it free of charge by following the link above.
The mission of the 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service is, working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
