Around the Refuge

Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp

2019-2010 Federal Duck Stamp

The 2019-2020 Federal Duck Stamp will be available for sale at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge on July 1, 2019. This year's Duck Stamp by artist Scot Storm depicts a wood duck and decoy, celebrating waterfowl hunting heritage.

Friends of Rachel Carson NWR

Event plover talk July 19

The Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit, 501(c) 3 organization with the goal of supporting our refuge in its mission to preserve land for migratory birds and local wildlife.

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New England Cottontail

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Do you think you've spotted Maine's only native cottontail rabbit-the New England cottontail? Let us know about it!

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Volunteer for Wildlife

Greenhouse Volunteer Event

The refuge needs your help! Contact our volunteer coordinator to learn about upcoming volunteer events.

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What's Happening

Hunting Goes Online with RecAccess

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge’s (NWR) hunt program will be transitioning to an on-line system for the 2019-2020 hunt season. Big game, migratory bird, upland game bird, and falconry permits will available only by using RecAccess. RecAccess is a leading provider of online fee collection solutions to federal, state, and local government agencies. The 2019-2020 Rachel Carson NWR hunt permits will be available for purchase Monday, August 19, 2019. Hunters may create a RecAccess account now by going to the link below.

RecAccess "Create an Account"

About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

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The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.

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