Merced National Wildlife Refuge - Merced - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Events and Tours

Stay up to date on guided nature walks and tours on the Refuge Complex.

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Waterfowl Hunt Program Updates

Updated waterfowl hunt program information, flood-up maps, and hunt unit quotas.

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The San Luis NWR Complex Visitor Center and Headquarters located on the San Luis NWR includes an exhibit hall with interactive educational exhibits on wildlife and habitats, tule elk viewing, a multi-purpose room to hold conservation meetings and conduct environmental education programs for schools, and is the administrative headquarters for the Complex.

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The Refuge features an auto tour route and three nature trails for the public to view and photograph wildlife in a natural setting. The Refuge also has a large waterfowl hunting program.

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About the Complex

San Luis NWR Complex

Merced National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the San Luis NWR Complex.

National Wildlife Refuge System

The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.

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