Facility Activities

Seedskadee Refuge provides numerous recreation opportunities to hundreds of visitors every year. People enjoy viewing the unique scenery and diverse wildlife, whether boating, driving, horseback riding, bird/wildlife watching, photographing, hiking, hunting, fishing, or taking part in historical interpretation.  Regulation of recreation activities allow for public enjoyment of the Refuge while still protecting the wildlife and habitats found on the unique landscape along the Green River in SW Wyoming's high desert plains.

Hunting

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge was established to conserve riparian and wetland habitat, but hunters know that the sagebrush habitat along the Green River is home to a healthy herd of pronghorn antelope. While duck hunting along the river is popular among local hunters, pronghorn hunting...

Fishing

Fishing season is in accordance with state regulations. Available species include rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout, plus mountain whitefish. The Green River is open to fishing throughout the refuge. Half of the refuge has restricted fishing regulations that permit the use of artificial flies...

Boating - non-motorized

The Green River through the refuge is a unique section that offers a variety of great floating opportunities. Canoes, kayaks and drift boats are the recommended crafts to navigate this rocky river with potentially low flows and clear green water. Do your research, some great maps and information...

Photography

Seedskadee's auto tour route, Flicker trail and other roads are great places to start. Wildlife viewing is best during early morning or late evening, be sure to time your trip to maximize your chance of having great light and seeing more critters. Using the boat launches and river to float is...

Hiking

The entirety of Seedskadee is open to walking, hiking and horseback riding. Grab a picnic, some bug spray and take advantage of the next nice day. Picnic tables are available at the Environmental Education Center at headquarters and also at the Flicker Trail by the river just below headquarters...

Birding

The entirety of Seedskadee is open to walking, hiking and birding. Birding is usually great anywhere on the refuge, especially the places along the river with cottonwoods or shrubs, during migration times especially.  Spring migrations usually begin in February and end by June, with the...

Cultural heritage

Refuge System interpretation programs provide opportunities for visitors to make their own connections to the natural world.  From self-guided walks to ranger-led programs, Seedskadee NWR and many other national wildlife refuges help visitors learn more about the wildlife and habitat behind...

Fly fishing
Horseback riding
Horseback riding is permitted on designated trails of a limited number of refuges. Riders must follow refuge rules and regulations for this activity. See individual refuge websites for details.
Auto tour
Auto tour routes offer a great all-season way to see wildlife and habitats from the comfort of your car. By using your car as a viewing blind, you can often see more wildlife than you can see on foot.
Picnicking
A few sites allow picnicking at designated areas.
Trapping

Trapping is allowed but only with a refuge issued Special Use Permit. We are currently only accepting trapping applications for beaver.

Wildlife watching

If you enjoy getting outdoors and looking for wildlife, consider a visit to Seedskadee or any other wildlife refuge. The refuge offers a roughly mowed Flicker trail and picnic area just below the Visitor's Center at headquarters. Bring your camera, binoculars, bird book, lunch, and bug...

Education programs

We try to offer field trips for any local or interested schools during the month of May. Please contact us (Katie Theule at 307-413-8157) to schedule a date for a trip. May spots often fill up quick, so be sure to contact us early. This also helps us recruit volunteers so we can offer as much...

Snowshoeing
Many refuges in the country's northern tier have backcountry trails that can be used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in season. Some refuges loan out gear or rent it at low cost.