Taking a stroll with your four-legged friend is a great way to enjoy the refuge. Dogs are allowed outdoors anywhere that visitors are, as long as they are on a leash. Learn the B.A.R.K. principles so you and your pet can have a safe and fun visit on our trails.
Hours
Daily from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Locations
Daily: Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive and hiking trails, Mahnomen Trail, Blue Hill Trail and Oak Savanna Learning Center Trails.
September 1 to February 28: Most of the refuge, excluding closed areas as portrayed on the map of the refuge general information brochure, is open to dog-walking.
Know Before You Go
- Dogs and other pets must be on a leash at all times. The only exception is a dog that's actively assisting a hunter can be off leash, given that they're under the immediate control of the hunter, in an area open to hunting during the state hunting season.
- Owners must pick up and pack out pet waste.
- Dog training is not permitted on the refuge.
- From March 1 through August 31, please observe all posted signs and remain within 100 feet of designated trails and the Wildlife Drive to help protect breeding wildlife and nesting areas.
- Please refer to the full list of refuge rules and policies before visiting.
B.A.R.K Principles:
- Bag your pet’s waste
- Always leash your pet
- Respect wildlife
- Know where you can go
