Hunting and fishing opportunities were expanded on nine national wildlife refuges across the country in 2021. Please review our current hunting and fishing brochure at the link below for information and regulations associated with these activities.
Waubay NWR Hunting and Fishing Information
Cooperative Agriculture Opportunities for Grazing on Waterfowl Production Areas
Waubay National Wildlife Refuge and Wetland Management District, Waubay, South Dakota has cooperative agriculture opportunities for grazing on Waterfowl Production Areas in Clark, Codington, Day, Grant, Marshall and Roberts counties for up to five years. Applications may be requested by calling 605/947-4521 or emailing brad_johnson@fws.gov. To be considered, applicants must complete and submit the bid form/application. Applications must be received by April 16, 2021. Successful applicants will be selected through an open and competitive process. All applicants will be notified by April 23, 2021. For more information, please contact Refuge Manager Brad Johnson at 605-947-4521 or brad_johnson@fws.gov.
Monarch populations have rebounded but they are still in trouble. Want to help these amazing insects? Enter your sightings at Journey North or e-butterfly.org and plant native milkweeds.
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Bees and other pollinators are declining due to habitat loss and pesticide use. Help monitor these fascinating flying bugs by grabbing your phone or camera and joining Bumble Bee Watch.
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