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Some news about Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, the National Wildlife Refuge System, wildlife and habitat, and more.

Painting of white trumpeter swan flying out of the water. The swan’s wings are extended, and its head curved down. The background features a forest on the horizon with the pink, red, and orange hues of a sunset behind it.

Get Involved

2024 Idaho Junior Duck Stamp Winners!

May 10, 2024

A grebe, an aquatic bird, with bright red eyes, black body and white neck and belly, sits on it’s nest above water.

Recreation

Relocation of Narrows Wake Zone on Lake Lowell

Apr 16, 2024

Recreation

Lake Lowell Opens for Boating on April 15

Apr 11, 2024

A firefighter walks the edge of a controlled burn in a dry grassland with mountains in the background

Land Management

Prescribed Fire Planned at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Mar 20, 2024

Mar 18, 2024

Our Partners

Supporting an Existing Community Asset

Jan 11, 2024

Painting of white trumpeter swan flying out of the water. The swan’s wings are extended, and its head curved down. The background features a forest on the horizon with the pink, red, and orange hues of a sunset behind it.

Get Involved

Idaho Junior Duck Stamp Program

Jan 5, 2024

Wildlife Wonders

How Best to Enjoy a Wildlife Refuge

Oct 30, 2023

Walleye swimming

Wildlife Management

Oct 18, 2023

Recreation

11 Ways Wildlife Refuges Make Life Better

Oct 14, 2023

Community Led Conservation with Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Jul 31, 2023

People in tradition dress are posed for a picture in a group. THe outfits are very colorful and they are wearing head-dresses with colorful feathers.

Celebrating Earth Day as a Community

May 5, 2023

Recreation

Be a BARK Ranger

May 2, 2023

Wildlife Wonders

A Treasure in the Valley: Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Apr 7, 2023

A western grebe sitting on a nest at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Red Eyes and Tuxedos

Mar 31, 2023

Aerial view of a small island with sand and green vegetation on it, surrounded by deep blue water

Get Involved

A Beginner’s Guide to the National Wildlife Refuge System

Jan 13, 2023

People scattered across a brown hillside, kneeling and standing, with the lake, yellow trees, and dramatic clouds visible behind.

Seeking Board Leadership

Jan 13, 2023

Our Partners

Working Together for Wildlife

Dec 29, 2022

Close-up photo of a snow goose's head and neck.

Wildlife Management

Visitors urged to avoid sick or dead waterfowl

Nov 29, 2022

Wildlife Wonders

Refuge Animals From A to Z

Apr 19, 2022

Recreation

Tips for Great Photos

Jan 11, 2022

Painting of white trumpeter swan flying out of the water. The swan’s wings are extended, and its head curved down. The background features a forest on the horizon with the pink, red, and orange hues of a sunset behind it.

Get Involved

2024 Idaho Junior Duck Stamp Winners!

May 10, 2024

A grebe, an aquatic bird, with bright red eyes, black body and white neck and belly, sits on it’s nest above water.

Recreation

Relocation of Narrows Wake Zone on Lake Lowell

Apr 16, 2024

Recreation

Lake Lowell Opens for Boating on April 15

Apr 11, 2024

A firefighter walks the edge of a controlled burn in a dry grassland with mountains in the background

Land Management

Prescribed Fire Planned at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Mar 20, 2024

Mar 18, 2024

Our Partners

Supporting an Existing Community Asset

Jan 11, 2024

Painting of white trumpeter swan flying out of the water. The swan’s wings are extended, and its head curved down. The background features a forest on the horizon with the pink, red, and orange hues of a sunset behind it.

Get Involved

Idaho Junior Duck Stamp Program

Jan 5, 2024

Wildlife Wonders

How Best to Enjoy a Wildlife Refuge

Oct 30, 2023

Walleye swimming

Wildlife Management

Oct 18, 2023

Recreation

11 Ways Wildlife Refuges Make Life Better

Oct 14, 2023

Community Led Conservation with Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Jul 31, 2023

People in tradition dress are posed for a picture in a group. THe outfits are very colorful and they are wearing head-dresses with colorful feathers.

Celebrating Earth Day as a Community

May 5, 2023

Recreation

Be a BARK Ranger

May 2, 2023

Wildlife Wonders

A Treasure in the Valley: Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Apr 7, 2023

A western grebe sitting on a nest at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Red Eyes and Tuxedos

Mar 31, 2023

Aerial view of a small island with sand and green vegetation on it, surrounded by deep blue water

Get Involved

A Beginner’s Guide to the National Wildlife Refuge System

Jan 13, 2023

People scattered across a brown hillside, kneeling and standing, with the lake, yellow trees, and dramatic clouds visible behind.

Seeking Board Leadership

Jan 13, 2023

Our Partners

Working Together for Wildlife

Dec 29, 2022

Close-up photo of a snow goose's head and neck.

Wildlife Management

Visitors urged to avoid sick or dead waterfowl

Nov 29, 2022

Wildlife Wonders

Refuge Animals From A to Z

Apr 19, 2022

Recreation

Tips for Great Photos

Jan 11, 2022