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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice

Although most refuge lands and outdoor spaces have remained open for the public to enjoy, we encourage you to:

Check local conditions on this website and call ahead for current information
Follow current CDC safe practices by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and other groups
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
Most importantly, stay home if you feel sick

Features

Hunting Regulations

Hunting is allowed on Sand Lake NWR, but there are specific refuge rules and regulations in place.

Sand Lake Hunting Regulations
Fishing Regulations

Sand Lake NWR offers fishing at five locations on the refuge.

Fishing Regulations
Refuge Gallery

Check out our refuge photo gallery for an up-close view of Sand lake wildlife

Photo Gallery

On the Refuge

Spring 2020 Migration Update

Click the link below to read about the spring migration events happening at the refuge.

Migration Updates

The majority of interior Refuge roads are currently flooded due to high water levels. Refuge deer hunters should take extreme caution when retrieving deer during designated retrieval times. Remember - "TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN". Extreme caution should be used when crossing frozen water on foot. The unprecedented high water is also accompanied by unprecedented currents, and most ice should be considered unstable. Contact the Refuge office for further information.

Refuge News