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Visitor Opportunities

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Watch this space for more information about the following events:

Spring Into Nature - (Previously called "Open House") Our annual celebration to welcome spring back to the swamps. Nature related exhibits, vendors, activities and nature programs. Free and open to the public. Held the fourth Saturday in April, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Youth Fishing Derby -Held the first Saturday in June. Open to children age 17 and under.

Youth Spring Turkey Hunt - Held the first Sunday in May. Registration and attendance at an orientation is required. Open to junior hunters 12-17 years of age.

Youth Waterfowl Hunt - Held the first Sunday of the regular state waterfowl season. Pre-registration and attendance at an orientation is required.Open to junior hunters 12-17 years of age.

Visitor Contact Station

Visitors can view displays, obtain brochures and talk with personnel at the refuge headquarters/visitor contact station. Normal operating hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday except holidays and weekends 9:00 am to 5:00 pm spring and fall – please call in advance to verify. The headquarters/visitor contact station is located on Casey Road, one mile north of the Alabama traffic light.

Nature Programs

School Field Trips
Connect children with nature. The refuge offers both guided and self-guided programs. Contact refuge staff to make reservations.

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Iroquois Observations
Free nature programs presented in partnership with the Buffalo Audbon Society each spring and fall. Programs include: birding field trips, scope watches, owl prowls, canoe trips, hands on activities, and guest speakers.

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Nature Trails

Kanyoo Trail -- Located on Route 77.More...

Onondaga Trail -- Located on Sour Springs Road. More...

Swallow Hollow Trail -- Located on Knowlesville Road. More...

Overlooks

Cayuga Marsh Overlook -- Located on Route 77. More...

Ring Neck Marsh Overlook -- Located on Oak Orchard Ridge Road, 0.5 mile east of Route 63. More...

Mallard Overlook -- Located on Sour Springs Road, 0.5 mile north of Oak Orchard Creek. More...

Schoolhouse Marsh Overlook -- Located on Oak Orchard Ridge Road, 0.25 mile east of Ringneck Marsh Overlook. More...

Other Opportunities

Feeder Road

Feeder Road is open to foot traffic year round. Park at the Kanyoo Trail parking lot and take the trail to the west, between the the barn and Waterfowl Permit Station.

The road is open to vehicles from October 1 - the end of February. Vehicles may access Feeder Road from the south end only off of Route 77 and travel for approximatley 1.25 miles where there is a turn around point.

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Canoeing

Explore the primative beauty of Oak Orchard Creek. Canoes, kayaks or fishing boats without motors may access Oak Orchard Creek between Knowlesville Road and Route 63. Watch for obstructions including beaver dams.

Hunting, Fishing and Trapping

All State laws as well as specific Refuge regulations apply. Regulations are available from staff at the visitor contact station, in boxes located at the refuge office, or by clicking the links below:

• Iroquois NWR Hunting Regulations
  

• Iroquois NWR Fishing Regulations 75 KB pdf
  

• Iroquois NWR Trapping Regulations 149 KB pdf

Duck Stamps

Federal Duck Stamps are required for migratory bird hunting, sell for $15.00 and are available for purchase at the refuge headquarters/visitor contact station. Please call in advance.