Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1989 to provide valuable waterfowl habitat in the Mississippi/Red River floodplain as part of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.
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Wildlife Management
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service carefully manages trapping activities on national wildlife refuges to ensure that safe, effective practices are used, to ensure the sustainability of wildlife populations, and to protect refuge infrastructure. Trapping may be used as a wildlife management tool...
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Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge offers a variety of activities for visitors. Thousands of people visit the refuge each year to take advantage of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking.
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About Us
Grand Cote NWR is a haven for many types of wildlife. From white-tailed deer to migratory waterfowl and songbirds, hundreds of wildlife species make their home on the Refuge.
What We Do
Refuge staff use a variety of tools to manage wildlife populations and habitat on Grand Cote NWR while maintaining opportunities for the public to participate in recreational activities like hunting and fishing.