Ridgefield NWR Waterfowl Hunting Program
Duck Season Opens Saturday, October 13, 2012 & Goose Season
Opens November 10, 2012.
Ridgefield NWR (Zone 1 of Goose Management Area 2A) will close
to goose hunting should it reach its harvest quota of dusky Canada
geese.
Ridgefield NWR has provided a public waterfowl hunting area since
it was established in 1965. The National Wildlife Refuge System
Improvement Act passed by Congress in 1997, identified hunting as
a wildlife-dependent, priority public use for the National Wildlife
Refuge System. At Ridgefield, the waterfowl hunt program is operated
in a manner that is consistent and compatible with the purposes
and goals of the Refuge and provides a quality experience for the
hunter. This program contributes to the continuation of America's
traditions and heritage in wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation.
Waterfowl hunting is permitted on approximately 760 acres of spaced
blind hunting area on Ridgefield NWR in accordance with State and
Federal regulations and Refuge specific conditions. On this website,
you will find detailed information about hunting on the Refuge.
For more information or other questions, please Contact
Us.
Hunter Volunteer Work Party/Orientation to Hunt Program
A volunteer work party and Orientation to the Refuge Hunt Program
will be held September 29th from 8:00 am to noon. The work party
will prepare the blinds for upcoming season and install seasonal
signage. Please meet at the hunter checkstation if you can help.
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