Two children looking at a herd of elk from the bed of a carriage in a snowy landscape with mountains in the background

If you enjoy getting outdoors and looking for wildlife, consider a visit to your nearest national wildlife refuge national wildlife refuge
A national wildlife refuge is typically a contiguous area of land and water managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  for the conservation and, where appropriate, restoration of fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.

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! From birding to viewing speedy pronghorn antelope wildlife observation is the most popular activity for Refuge visitors. Visitors are encouraged to get out and walk the prairies to view and listen to the likes of Baird’s sparrows, Sprague’s pipits, western meadowlarks, horned larks, northern harriers, and various waterfowl. The native prairie and wetland offer great varieties of plant species, and the open space offers the ‘big sky’ feeling Montana has to offer.