Nestled in rolling sagebrush hills, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge provides watery oases for resident and migratory wildlife, including spectacular concentrations of mallards and Canada geese.
The refuge, established in 1909 is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System and has an interesting history.
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The final plan is now available.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes expanding fishing opportunities on Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge for the 2020-2021 season. We propose to expand ice fishing opportunities on the Lake Lowell Unit of the refuge. We are seeking public comments on the Draft Revised Fishing Compatibility Determination from April 1 to April 30, 2020.
Find out how to volunteer, join the Friends of Deer Flat, and get involved in other ways.
Find out how you can connect your students or group with nature and the Refuge System through environmental education programs at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.
From lectures to children's programs to special events, find out what's happening at the Refuge.
Visitors to Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including wildlife-watching and photography, hunting, fishing, and environmental education and interpretation.
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.
Western grebes spend almost all their time in water, even building floating nests. Lake Lowell hosts one of the three largest nesting colonies of western grebes in Idaho.
