The lands and waters of the Cherry Valley have been widely recognized for their valuable natural resources including a diverse mosaic of wetland and upland habitats.
The lotteries for Cherry Valley NWR Fall 2021 Hunt Permits will open up on July 1st.
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
Friends of Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed in 2002 to support CVNWR.
Friends of Cherry Valley NWR
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, which is July 6. If you wish to comment, please note "Cherry Valley NWR" in the subject line of an email, and address to "HuntFishRuleComments@fws.gov".
The Fall Refuge Hunt Permit Lotteries will open July 1st, 2020
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!
Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Lenape National Wildlife Refuge 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.
Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in part to protect the federally threatened bog turtle, which can be found in wetlands throughout the valley. Due to their listed status, refuge public use areas are located away from sensitive bog turtle habitats.
