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The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association is a 501c3 non-profit Refuge Friends organization supporting scientific, educational, and historic projects on the Fort Niobrara, Valentine, and Seier National Wildlife Refuges.

Please visit https://sandhillspra.org/ to learn more about our fantastic Friends group!

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March 29 update on Dads Lake Fire near Valentine, Neb 
Mar 29, 2025
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Dads Lake Fire Ignites at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
Mar 28, 2025
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2024-2025 Station-Specific Hunting and Fishing Final Rule
Nov 6, 2024
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2024-2025 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Proposed Rule
Aug 1, 2024
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Jun 23, 2018
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March 29 update on Dads Lake Fire near Valentine, Neb 
Mar 29, 2025
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Dads Lake Fire Ignites at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
Mar 28, 2025
sun rises over water and prairie plants on a marsh
Recreation
2024-2025 Station-Specific Hunting and Fishing Final Rule
Nov 6, 2024
Sunrise view from the Visitor's Center at Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge
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2024-2025 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Proposed Rule
Aug 1, 2024
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Trapping
Jun 23, 2018
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