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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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is not on federally owned land. Access by the public is controlled by the landowner. 

Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge is primarily composed of Refuge easements. Visiting Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge requires securing permission from surrounding landowners, as there is no public access to the portion of the refuge owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Hunt Program Changes

The refuge is seeking public review and comment on a proposed hunting plan that would open snipe hunting on 84 acres. The public is invited to review the draft documents, including the minor amendment to the Bowdoin NWR Complex’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan, compatibility determination, and NEPA compliance documentation. The draft documents are available through the Federal Register docket number: FWS-HQ-NWRS-2025-0031.

The comment period will stay open for 45-days from May 15 through June 30, 2025. Please submit your comments directly through the Federal Register.

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