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Trapping

At Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Youth, in waders, checking muskrat traps in the wetland.

Trapping at Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Permit required

Trapping is an approved use on the refuge by special use permit only. Limited trapping opportunities may exist for management purposes. For more information or to apply for a permit, contact ricelake@fws.gov.

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Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge Activities

A straight and narrow gravel road bordered by towering deciduous trees with yellow leaves.

Wildlife Drive

woman reels in small fish while man watches intently

Fishing

In the foreground, 2 people with large orange backpacks hike up a steep slope of rock and lichen. In the background are big mountains with snow patches on top, a lake in a valley, and a cloudy sky.

Hiking

Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge

36289 State Highway 65
Mcgregor, MN 55760

218-768-2402

ricelake@fws.gov