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Manatee Viewing
The Manatee Observation Deck is a handicap accessible opportunity to view manatees in the wild.
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Adopt a Trail Program
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is proud to announce this new program to help reduce and control litter. Become a proud participant.
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The Service will begin accepting applications for one available commercial fishing guide permit beginning February 16, 2019. A commercial special use permit is required to conduct any sort of commercial activity on the Merritt Island National Wildlife refuge.
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The phase out of commercial fishing on the refuge has been extended to September 30, 2028.
Official News Release
Final Commercial Harvest Phase Out CD
Get outside and enjoy some of the country’s most magical places – America’s national wildlife refuges will offer free admission on these days in 2018.
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Have you found a baby bird in your yard? See an injured bird on the road? Racoons in your attic?
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Featured Stories
Duck Stamps are pictorial stamps produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. They are not valid for postage. Created in 1934 as federal licenses required for hunting migratory waterfowl, Federal Duck Stamps have a much larger purpose today.
Duck Stamp Program
About the Complex
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Merritt Island Complex.
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About the NWRS
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.
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Page Photo Credits – FL Scrub-jay - Mitch McConnell, Pine Warbler - Danny Bales, , by NRCA, Butterfly - Andrea Westmoreland, Green anole - Vicki's Nature, River Otter - Chris Paul Photography,
Last Updated: Feb 15, 2019