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This refuge is currently open only to public hunting

This refuge is new to the National Wildlife Refuge System and requires a full review prior to opening to additional public uses. 

Activities

Hunting

Other Facilities in the Complex

 The John W. and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Complex. 

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Locations

John W. and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge
(402) 376-3789
Bassett,NE68714

John W. and Louise Seier NWR is new to the National Wildlife Refuge System and currently closed to the public, with the exception of hunting.