Upcoming Closures
Due to upcoming deer hunts on the refuge, the Ferguson Bayou hiking trail, the Woodland trail, and the Wildlife Drive are closed to all public use on the following dates in 2024:
- Sept. 14-15th (Youth Hunt)
- Oct. 1-7th
- Nov. 1-7th
- Nov. 15-16th
- Nov. 17-18th
- Nov. 20-24th
- Nov. 25-30th
- Dec. 6-12th
- Dec. 20-26th
Please keep in mind that the Wildlife Drive closes for the season on October 1, 2024.
The 2024 waterfowl hunt at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is conducted through a self-registered lottery system and will occur during the State of Michigan regular waterfowl season for the southern zone (October 14th - December 10th). For more information, check our Hunting tab under activities or our 2024 Regulation Sheet.