Some Lakes (Refuge) Open to Snowmobiles

While the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, in general, remains closed to snow machine use due to lack of adequate snow cover, an exception is being made for Hidden, Kelly, Petersen, Engineer and Watson Lakes for ice fishing access only, and for Skilak Lake. Upper and Lower Skilak Lake campground boat launches may be used as access points for snowmobile use on Skilak Lake, but caution should be used on Skilak, especially near the inlet and outlet, as leads can open up at any time. Refuge Manager Robin West said that the exception is being made to provide opportunity for public use during an unusual winter of little snowfall and thick lake ice. The public is reminded that snowmobile use is restricted to the above mentioned lakes only until further notice, and that racing or harassment of wildlife is prohibited. For more information, contact the refuge at 262-7021.

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