Nestled beside the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho, this 2,774 acre refuge provides diverse habitats for a large variety of wildlife.
Learn about the disabled hunter accessible deer hunting opportunities available this fall! Lottery drawing is Aug. 9, 2021.
Special Access Deer Hunt Permits
A potentially harmful algal bloom has been detected on Cascade Pond on the northwest corner of Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expanding fishing opportunities on Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) for the 2021-2022 fishing season.
We welcome your leashed dog to the refuge. They are allowed in areas where vehicles are permitted including parking lots, roadways, and Auto Tour Road. Help protect nesting wildlife by keeping your pet on a leash.
Rules and Regulations
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Inland Northwest NWR Complex.
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.
The striking cinnamon colored head and light-blue wing patch make this dabbling duck a delight to see!
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