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Special Use Permits

Overview

Each National Wildlife Refuge has a somewhat individual Special Use Permit process, but in general a Special Use Permit enables the public to engage in wildlife-related activites on a National Wildlife Refuge which would otherwise be prohibited. Special Use Permits are used by Refuge Managers to manage the amount and type of uses on an individual National Wildlife Refuge. Permits are also used as a contract between the Refuge Manager and the Permittee. They clearly explain what is expected of the Permittee with respect to restrictions, policies, reporting, etc., and they provide a protection to the Permittee by explaining what to expect from the Service in terms of support.

The Pacific Remote Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex issues Special Use Permits for research, monitoring, and for vessels supporting research or monitoring. For information on Special Use Permits for refuges in the Pacific Remote Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, click on the button above labeled "How to Obtain a Special Use Permit" to visit the web page and start the process to apply for a Special Use Permit.