Law Enforcement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maintains a law enforcement presence on National Wildlife Refuge lands for wildlife and public safety. Our refuge law enforcement officers protect fish, wildlife, plants and other natural, cultural and historic resources by fostering understanding and instilling in the visiting public an appreciation of refuge resources, laws, and regulations.

In the event of a True Emergency dial 9-1-1

Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge – Office: (916) 775-4421. 
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 7am-4:30pm, closed Saturday, Sunday and Federal Holidays

Non-emergency or non-wildlife related crimes/accidents call the Sacramento County Sheriff Department: (916) 874-5115.

 State of California Hotline for Poaching and Polluting1-800-TIP-MONT (800-847-6668)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Toll-free.

 Federal Nationwide Hotline for Prohibited Activities on National Wildlife Refuges (Refuges ONLY): 1-844-FWS-TIPS (397-8477) or email NWR_TIPs@fws.gov, 24 hours a day. *Please be prepared to provide incident details including date, time, and location.