Photo credits: USFWS.

Protect the Refugewith These Simple Rules

To protect habitat and keep Muleshoe NWR a safe place for wildlife and people, please follow these simple rules:

• Please drive only on designated roads.
• Firearms, bows, and other weapons are prohibited.
• Muleshoe NWR should be a quiet place to enjoy nature--please leave fireworks, loud radios, and other sound equipment at home.
• Hiking is allowed on all refuge areas except adjacent to the residence and refuge lake shores (which are posted when closed during periods of high sandhill crane and waterfowl use).
• Keep wild things wild--all plants and animals are protected and should not be disturbed or collected.
• Overnight camping is allowed only at the refuge campground and picnic area near the headquarters. Fires are allowed at designated sites at the campground.
• Hunting, fishing, boating, and swimming are not allowed on the refuge.
• Please leave only your footprints; take all litter with you.
• Please keep all pets on a leash; or better yet, leave pets at home.