Natural wetlands have attracted and provided wetland habitat to birds and other wildlife at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge for hundreds of years. The small pocket of diverse land and waters has been designated as a Continentally Important Bird Area.
Eclipse Information

On April 8 the refuge will be open normal hours. No special programs are planned. Parking will be first come first serve.  The Highway 50 and Highway 31 gates will be open all day. The Visitor Center will be open but no food or drinks will be sold (a water bottle filler is available). For more information contact the Refuge office prior to your visit.

Visit Us

National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. Muscatatuck is a pocket of wildlife habitat that is easily accessible to everyone every day, at all times of the year. Look for wildlife along refuge roads, walk the trails, or take part in recreational activities like fishing, hunting, or wildlife photography. The refuge is also a great place to learn about wildlife and the natural environment. Refuge staff and volunteers enjoy helping visitors of all ages connect with nature through many events and programs held throughout the year.

Location and Contact Information

      Youth Conservation Corps Jobs Available

      Students aged 15-18 years of age may apply for a summer job with the Youth Conservation Corps at Muscatatuck now through April 19. The positions will be minimum wage and will run for 8 weeks.  Applications can be found here.  For more information email Muscatatuck@fws.gov

      What We Do

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      2023-2024 Federal Duck Stamp featuring three tundra swans painted by Joseph Hautman from Minnesota. (c) USFWS
      12/22/2023 Statement on Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 

      On December 19, 2023, President Biden signed into law the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023. This Act modifies provisions regarding the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly referred to as the...

      Our Species

      Birds attract the most interest at Muscatatuck and more than 290 species have been seen on the refuge. The wetlands and diverse habitat also provide sanctuary for some species that are now rare in Indiana, including northern copperbelly water snakes, Kirtland's snake and four-toed salamanders. In winter, thousands of greater sandhill cranes spend the winter in the area, often spending the night in refuge wetlands while spending their days feeding off-refuge in harvested farm fields.

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