Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice
Although most refuge lands and outdoor spaces have remained open for the public to enjoy, we ask that you do the following:

  • Check local conditions on this website and call ahead for current information. Operations vary based on local public health conditions.
  • Face masks are required in all federal buildings and on all federal lands.
  • Maintain a safe distance between yourself and other groups.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
  • Most importantly, stay home if you feel sick


Features

  • Attention Hunters

    The lotteries for Cherry Valley NWR Fall 2021 Hunt Permits will open up on July 1st.

  • Sick/Injured/Orphaned Wildlife Advisory

    The refuge does not accept injured or orphaned wildlife. If you see an animal in need of help, contact the Pocono Wildlife Rehab Center.

    Sick/Injured/Orphaned Wildlife Advisory

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    Meet Our Friends

    Friends of Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed in 2002 to support CVNWR.

    Friends of Cherry Valley NWR

Hunting and Fishing

Comment Period Open for Hunting Plan

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The Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Plan (April 2021) is now available for public comment. The comment period will be open through the end of the "2021–2022 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations" comment period, to be announced in the Federal Register. The end of the comment period will be 60 days after the rule publishes, which we anticipate to be mid-June. If you wish to comment, please note "Cherry Valley NWR" in the subject line of an email, and address to "HuntFishRuleComments@fws.gov".

Cherry Valley NWR Hunt Plan

Attention Hunters

The Fall Refuge Hunt Permit Lotteries will open July 1st, 2020

Spring Activity Update

Spring Activity Update

Migratory birds

Spring is a magical time for Birders and Wildlife Photographers at CVNWR. Enjoy our paved trails at the Headquarters Tract and observe hundreds of species of birds!

About the Complex

Lenape National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Lenape National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

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About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

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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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