Current Conditons in Response to Coronavirus COVID-19 Outbreak
The DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center has changed its operations as of 3/18/2020 in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. The Visitor Center is closed until further notice. This closure follows guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health authorities. Updates will be posted to the refuge website and social media channels.
All previously scheduled refuge programs and events for March and April (except for Spring Turkey Hunts) have been postponed.
The Junior Duck Stamp Program uses art and science to teach students in grades K-12 the value of wetlands and the waterfowl that use them. Judging of Iowa entries will be held in March with an award ceremony for all 100 winners in April. Iowa entries must be postmarked by March 15. View the 2020 winning artwork by following the link below.
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Senior Lifetime, Senior Annual, Interagency Annual, Military, Disabled Access Passes, and Every Kid in a Park (4th Grade) passes, along with the Federal Duck Stamp and Refuge Specific Passes, are available at the DeSoto Visitor Center.
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