Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice
Although most refuge lands and outdoor spaces have remained open for the public to enjoy, we ask that you recreate responsibly.

  • Check alerts and local conditions on this website and call ahead for current information. Operations vary based on local public health conditions.
  • Consistent with CDC recommendations, all visitors (age 2 and older), who are fully vaccinated are required to wear a mask inside of federal buildings in areas of substantial or high community transmission.. All visitors who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces.
  • Most importantly, stay home if you feel sick and continue to watch for symptoms of COVID-19 and follow CDC guidance on how to protect yourself and others.


Around the Refuge

Walk for the Wild 5K

Walk for the Wild 2021

Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week October 10 – 16, 2021, by taking a walk in nature! Walk, stroll, saunter, hike, prance, trot, amble, ramble or roll at your own pace. Keep track of your mileage and complete a 5K (3.1 miles) on the trails of your choice. If you choose, you can walk with us at Montezuma's Wild Walk & Winedown event on October 10. Or you can walk anytime, anywhere in nature between October 10 and October 16 as part of the national virtual 5K effort!

Get all the walk details here!

2021 Hunting Regulations

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Hunting regulations for the 2021-2022 Seasons will be posted as they become available. Follow the link below to the Visitor Activities Page to find hunting regulations.

Visitor Activities: Hunting
What's Happening

Hours & Trail Openings/Closings

Fishing on the refuge - USFWS.

Outdoor facility hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Public restrooms are available at the beginning of the Seneca Trail. The Wildlife Drive is open April 1 through November 30, weather-permitting. Visitor Center is open April 1 through November 30. Visitor Center hours are 10 am - 3 pm, daily. Hours may vary, especially for the nature store, due to a lack of volunteer help. Restrooms are available in the Visitor Center when it is open. Walking and bicycling on the Drive is permitted from May 25 through August 15 only. Dog-walking is only permitted on the Seneca Trail. Jogging/running is not permitted anywhere on the refuge. Please do your part to keep your refuge clean and safe for the wildlife and for other visitors. Follow Leave No Trace and Carry in/Carry out practices as best as you can! Check out our Visitor Activities Page for more information!

Visitor Activities

About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

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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.

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