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Dog walking

At Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge

Dogs must be kept on a leash and under control when on the refuge. Dogs are only allowed off leash for hunting during the appropriate season, and must be kept under control at all times.

B.A.R.K Principles

  • Bag pet waste and pack it out (or use designated trash receptacles where available).
  • Always keep your pet on a leash.
  • Respect wildlife by keeping dogs a safe distance away and out of restricted areas.
  • Know where you can go before arriving

Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge Activities

woman reels in small fish while man watches intently
Fishing
Wild turkeys walking single file on a trail, late on a fall day.
Hiking
A woman points while a child next to her looks through binoculars
Wildlife watching
Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge
44843 County Road 19
Odessa, MN 56276-2062
(320) 273-2191
bigstone@fws.gov

Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters 320-273-2191 bigstone@fws.gov

Refuge Manager: Michael Budd 320-292-4367 michael_budd@fws.gov

Assistant Manager: Mead Klavetter 320-287-0368 mead_klavetter@fws.gov

Refuge Specialist: VACANT

Biologist: Brandon Semel 320-808-9470 brandon_semel@fws.gov

Sr. Federal Wildlife Officer: Brett Bowser 320-288-3419 brett_bowser@fws.gov