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At Rydell National Wildlife Refuge
Youth, in waders, checking muskrat traps in the wetland.

Trapping at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

Trappers are required to obtain a refuge special use permit. Special use permit rules ensure that trapping activities are compatible with refuge purposes.  

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Rydell National Wildlife Refuge Activities

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
A woman waterfowl hunting by a wetland at sunset
Hunting
Rydell National Wildlife Refuge
17788 349th Street SE
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 687-2229
17788 349th St SE
Erskine, MN 56535
rydell@fws.gov