The Wildlife Drive west of Mandy Lake is closed to vehicle access for the season.
Lead exposure and poisoning occurs at high percentages in bald eagles found dead in the Midwest.
Learn more about hunting with non-lead
The National Wildlife Refuge System owes its existence to dedicated citizens. See what Rice Lake's dedicated Friends are up to!
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We are only one of over 560 refuges in the US. This map shows the network of public land dedicated to protecting habitat for wildlife!
National Wildlife Refuge System Map
The monarchs are arriving in the Mexican sanctuaries.
Massive Arrival at the Sanctuaries
Join us for our Annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 21. See and learn about many winter bird species! All experience levels welcome and binoculars available to checkout. Click on the link below for details!
A map of the refuge, our trails and important information to know before you visit are included in the PDF below.
Hiking Trails Map
Rice Lake Refuge offers small game, woodcock, snipe and deer hunting during state seasons. Download the map and regulations PDF for detailed information.
Hunting Map & Regulations
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.
Did you know that Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge holds the Minnesota record for the most waterfowl observed in one location at one time?
