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Group of cows and calves looking at the photographer in a pasture.
Draft Compatibility Determination for Grazing on Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

The Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge is announcing its availability of a draft compatibility determination, for public review and comment, proposing continuation and expansion of the cooperative grazing program on the refuge. The refuge is located just south of Muleshoe, Texas. Public comments on the draft will be accepted for 15 days, from April 25, 2025, through May 09, 2025. 

For questions and comments about this draft compatibility determination please reach out to R2_plancomments@fws.gov

https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-04/tmu_agriculture_grazing_cd_2025.pdf

https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-04/20250306_categorical-exclusion-checklist_v3-508-5.pdf

https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-04/20250307_fws-environmental-action-statement-508.pdf

Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge offers wildlife-dependent recreation, including wildlife watching and photography, hiking and camping. The 6,440-acre refuge is part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, a national network of lands and waters set aside for the benefit of wildlife, habitat and you.
Sandhill Cranes at Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge
Land Protection Planning
Plan aims to deliver in-perpetuity conservation of up to 700,000 acres of land for benefit of migratory and resident wildlife.

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The refuge offers a variety of activities including hiking trails, overlooks, camping, and photography. 

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    Our Species

    Visitors can see a variety of wildlife species while on the refuge. Sandhill cranes use the refuge in the winter for roosting habitat. In the spring and summer migratory birds frequent the refuge. Coyotes, reptiles and raptors can also be seen.