Prospectus and Invitation for Proposals to Conduct Commercial Big Game Guide Services within Areas of the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge

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Prospectus and Invitation for Proposals to Conduct Commercial Big Game Guide Services within Areas of the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge. The Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is offering opportunities for big game guides to provide commercial services on National Wildlife Refuge lands within Alaska Game Management Units 21. Special use permits will be awarded for big game guiding services through a competitive selection process. Applicants are advised to carefully read through the prospectus and attached map. Please contact the Regional Permit Coordinator via email to: ak_visitors@fws.gov if you have any questions regarding preparing or submitting a Proposal for a permit.

Publication date

Dec 5, 2023

Type of document

Form

Facility

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Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge

Winding across the refuge, the Nowitna River forms a broad floodplain that comes alive each spring with the arrival of thousands of migratory songbirds and waterfowl. The river passes through a scenic 15 mile canyon with peaks up to 2,100 feet. Whether you come to fish, hunt, or just enjoy the...

National Wildlife Refuge

Galena,AK

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Program

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National Wildlife Refuge System

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.

Program

Washington,DC

FWS and DOI Region(s)

Alaska