The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Audubon Wetland Management District, is accepting bids for hay cutting on 12 Waterfowl Production Areas in Sheridan, Ward and McLean Counties. Bids must be received at the Audubon WMD office no later than the close of business July 19, 2018. Bids will be opened at 9:00 AM on July 23, 2018, the public is welcome to attend.
Those individuals interested in submitting a bid should contact the Audubon Wetland Management District at 701-442-5474 for information regarding size and location of hay units available in 2018.
Information may also be found at our 2018 Haying Opportunities webpage.
2018 Haying Opportunities
Hours of Use and Contact Information
The office and visitor center are open Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm year round, except Federal holidays. On the weekday prior to a Federal holiday, we may be closed early.
Phone: 701/442-5474,
Fax: 701/442-5546,
Email: audubon@fws.gov
Website: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/audubon
The 8-mile gravel tour route begins near the visitor center and winds along the scenic south shoreline of Lake Audubon. Highlights include views of Lake Audubon, prairie wetlands and grasslands, and opportunities to observe many species of birds, other animals, and plants. Visitors are welcome to leave their vehicle and stroll through the prairie or along the wind-blown shoreline of Lake Audubon. A brochure corresponds with numbered signs along the auto tour route.
Auto Tour Route Brochure
Deer hunting (archery, rifle, and muzzleloader), and a late-season upland bird hunt for pheasant, grouse, and partridge are held on the refuge each year. Anglers may ice fish when ice covers the water. There is no open-water fishing on Audubon Refuge. Special regulations apply for the hunting and ice fishing programs. Please consult the Hunting and Ice Fishing Information and Regulations Brochure.
Hunting and Ice Fishing Information and Regulations Brochure