John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge

The tidal salt marshes and forests at John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge support many wildlife species, including geese, ducks, white-tailed deer and wild turkey. All hunters must sign and carry a current-year refuge brochure for the appropriate...

Saltwater fishing is allowed in designated areas per Rhode Island state regulations, but there are very few shoreline access points and no trails at John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge. Parking is available at the refuge kayak ramp near Sprague Bridge. A popular site for striped bass, many...

Many visitors to the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge at Pettaquamscutt Cove are able to view the periphery of the refuge as they canoe the Narrow River. Although there is no refuge trail system, visitors can gain a vantage point of the refuge from the Middle Bridge pull-out and Sprague...

Several photographs taken by local photographers are displayed at the contact station at Trustom Pond NWR, and the visitor centers at Kettle Pond and Sachuest Point. Finally, the Friends group holds an annual photography contest in the fall.

Formal surveys of American black duck (Anas...