Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge

Hunting programs can promote understanding and appreciation of natural resources and their management on lands and waters in the Refuge System.

Upland small game hunting is permitted on a very small portion of the refuge and is subject to the State of Alabama's North...

During the months of June, July, and August, one of nature's most spectacular events occurs every evening. At dusk, 200,000-400,000 bats leave Sauta Cave to begin their nightly foraging. 

To view the bat emergence, park at the Refuge entrance gate (DO NOT block the gate) and walk...

The beauty of wildlife and the outdoors is something to capture in photography for memories and to share with others. Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge offers lots of opportunities to view and photograph an assortment of wildlife. 

National Wildlife Refuges serve many purposes, and one of our most important roles is as outdoor classrooms to teach about wildlife and natural resources. Is your school, youth, environmental or other group interested in learning more about the wildlife, plants, habitats and ecology of a...