October 28, 2019
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting public comments for a Compatibility Determination for the construction and maintenance of underground facilities on Fish and Wildlife Service fee title lands and conservation easements on the Northwest North Dakota Wetland Management District October 28 through November 12, 2019
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Explore nature at J. Clark Salyer NWR. Visitors can choose from two auto tours, a hiking area, and a canoe trail.
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The Refuge is designated as a Globally Important Bird Area.
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Sharp-tailed Grouse Leks
With the coming of warm air and prairie crocuses of spring also comes the annual courtship display of many birds. One of the most unique and easiest to observe is the "dancing" of the sharp-tailed grouse. Each spring, the male sharp-tails return to traditional dancing grounds, or leks, to display their dancing abilities and attract females. Each male has his own little territory on the lek and fights often develop if another invades. After several days or weeks of dancing and courtship, nesting will occur.