Features

  • Hunting Reg

    Hunting Regulations

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

    Sand Lake Hunting Regulations

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    Fishing Regulations

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

    Fishing Regulations

  • Refuge Gallary

    Refuge Gallery

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

    Photo Gallery

On the Refuge

Spring 2019 Migration Update

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

Migration Updates
Refuge News

Tour Route Partially Open

Effective Friday, June 7th, portions of the Sand Lake Auto Tour Route are now open! See below map for the location of open roads. Barricades are in place to mark where road closures are still in effect. Please feel free to contact the Refuge office with any questions.

Tour Route Roads

About the Complex

Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Sand Lake NWR National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

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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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