Hunting is available at more than 400 units of the National Wildlife Refuge System (national wildlife refuges and wetland management districts) and almost 20 national fish hatcheries. Hunting can be a habitat management tool to keep wildlife populations in check. Hunters' purchase of Duck Stamps helps buy conservation lands and is one of several ways hunters support conservation. All hunters must possess valid state hunting licenses. Be sure to also check regulations for each state and FWS location when planning your hunt.
Hunting is deeply rooted in America’s heritage, and it can be an important wildlife management tool. Several laws and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policy permit hunting on a national wildlife refuge when it is compatible with the purposes for which the refuge was established and acquired.
For the enjoyment of long-time hunters, new hunters and non-hunters alike, it is important that all visitors share refuge lands and waters responsibly.
National wildlife refuges offer several unforgettable hunting opportunities that many outdoorsmen and women would consider the experience of a lifetime. Here are just a few.
In most cases, to hunt legally in the United States, you must have a hunting license from the state where the hunt occurs. Get your state and species specific hunting license today at your local sporting goods store or online.
