Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge

For the protection of wildlife and visitor safety, rules and regulations apply throughout the refuge. Please abide by posted signs and contact the refuge before participation in an activity that could harm the environment or yourself.

Prohibited Activities

Camping, horseback riding, fires, firewood gathering, flying of drones/unmanned aircraft, overnight parking, swimming, and on-ice activities are prohibited on the refuge.  Snowmobiles and unlicensed ATV’s are not allowed on Refuge lands or roads.  The collection of any plant or animal or parts thereof is prohibited except licensed hunting in accordance with state and federal law or under Special Use Permit. 

Access to all closed areas of the refuge is prohibited.