Refuge hours are one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset

• Hunting and fishing are allowed in certain areas as indicated in refuge leaflets.
• Fishing areas are marked with “Public Fishing Area” signs.
• Edible mushrooms, nuts, fruits, and berries may be collected for personal use only. All other collecting of plants is prohibited.
• Shed deer antlers may be collected for personal use only. The collection of dead animal parts and live animals is not permitted.
• The sale of any items obtained from the refuge is prohibited.
• Bicycling is permitted only on gravel or paved roads. Riding on hiking trails is prohibited.
• Spotlighting wildlife is prohibited.
• Campfires and outdoor grills are not allowed.
• Swimming is not allowed.
• Off road vehicle use is prohibited.
• Entry into areas marked with “Area Closed” signs is not permitted.
• Hikers are welcome in any open portion of the refuge.
• Dogs must be kept on a leash unless participating in an authorized hunting activity.
• Horseback riding is not allowed.
• Taking, disturbing, injuring, or possessing any wildlife or plants on the refuge is illegal except as authorized.
• It is illegal to release any wild or domestic animal on the refuge.
• The refuge speed limit is 20 miles per hour.
• Leaving vehicles overnight on the refuge is not permitted.
• Filming motion pictures for commercial use is not allowed without a special permit.
• Littering is prohibited.
• Searching for or removing any historic or Native American artifacts from the refuge is not permitted.
• The use of metal detectors is not allowed.