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2019 Hunting Regulations Available Now

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WATERFOWL Hunting is closed for the week of December 2 due to weather and ground conditions. New self-serve permit system begins December 10. Please check back here for opening/closing updates. DEER Hunting is now open in the Wildlife Drive/Main Pool area. The Seneca Trail and Headquarters area will open on December 9.

2019 Hunting Regulations
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Hours & Trail Openings/Closings

Fishing on the refuge - USFWS.

Visitor Center closed for the season November 28, 2019 - mid-March, 2020. Wildlife Drive closed for the season December 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020 (weather-depending) Seneca Trail closed December 9 - 17, 2019 Esker Brook & South Spring Pool Trails closed until December 18, 2019 Check out our Visitor Activities page to learn more!

Visitor Activities

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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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