The Antares Rocket Launch was rescheduled for November 17th. For your safety the refuge will close to all access starting at 6:00 pm on November 16, 2018. The refuge will resume normal hours of operation after the launch window has closed. As of November 15, the launch is scheduled for 4:01 am.
NASA Wallops Flight Facility Website
We have a new Refuge Manager, Nancy Finley! Nancy is joining the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from the National Park Service in Nebraska. You can get to know her by following the link. Welcome to the team Nancy!
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The ducks and geese are on their way, are you? Join us as we celebrate migratory birds during Waterfowl Weekend Celebration November 22 - 25, 2018. These four days are the only time visitors can take the "Special Drive", a 15-mile round trip journey in their personal vehicles, to enjoy natural treasures found in northern areas of the refuge.
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The 2018 Hunt Brochures and Applications are now available. Orientations coming soon. Completed applications should be emailed to FW5_ChincoHunt@fws.gov. Please refer to the trail section of our website to find closure/safety information for non-hunting visitors during the hunt season.
Big Game & Waterfowl Hunting