The section of Missouri River that flows between Nebraska and Iowa once was rich in wetland wildlife habitat, but river channelization and wetland conversion have eliminated more than 500,000 acres of habitat. Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge was established to restore wetlands for wildlife. The waterfowl have returned, and each fall, a hunt is held per state regulations. Most refuge waterfowl hunting areas are accessible only by boat, but select entrance points are offered for walk-in hunters. These hunters must keep their shotguns cased and unloaded until they are in the hunting area. The refuge also holds muzzleloader deer hunts. There are hunts administered by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission as well as later hunts issued by the refuge. Archery deer both spring and fall archery turkey hunting is permitted on certain units of the refuge in accordance with state regulations. Check with refuge headquarters for the hunt map and the latest hunting dates and information.
Big Game - Deer and turkey hunting are available yearly on the refuge. Archery deer and turkey is permitted in the refuge public hunt area. Managed muzzleloader deer hunts are also scheduled each year and dates are announced prior to the hunt season.
Waterfowl – Waterfowl hunting is permitted along refuge land in the immediate shoreline of the Missouri River, up to and including the high bank. Check with refuge for map of waterfowl hunting area and refuge-specific regulations.
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