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Off-road vehicles

At Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

All-terrain vehicle (ATVs), utility-task vehicle (UTVs) and snowmobile use is allowed only during the winter months on ice over navigable waters accessed from boat landings. Please see the refuge Public Use regulations for more information.

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish 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 points while a child next to her looks through binoculars

Wildlife watching

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

102 Walnut Street Suite 204
Winona, MN 55987-3509

(608) 779-2399

uppermississippiriver@fws.gov

Key Personnel

Sabrina Chandler, Refuge Manager: 507-204-2094

Hallie Schulz, Visitor Services Manager: 608-799-6698

Wendy Woyczik, Winona District Manager: 507-454-7351

Tim Miller, La Crosse District Manager: 608-304-5854

Kendra Pednault, McGregor District Manager: 608-326-0515

Ed Britton, Savanna District Manager: 815-541-4598