Rules and Regulations
Premitted Activities
- Driving, biking and walking on the wildlife drive in accordance with state law.
- Hiking on designated trails.
- Hunting in accordance with refuge specific and state regulations.
- Nature photography, wildlife observation, and nature study.
- Dogs on a leash no more than 10ft in length. All dog waste must be collected and disposed of properly.
Adult Bald Eagle. Photo by Jerry amEnde.
Prohibitied Activities
- Feeding, capturing or releasing animals.
- Collecting, removing, disturbing, injuring, or destroying plants, animals, or objects of antiquity or any other natural object alive or dead.
- The use of mechanical or electronic devices to lure or attract wildlife.
- Unmanned aircraft systems (Drones).
- Unleashed pets and other domestic animals including horses.
- Fishing or crabbing from refuge roads, trails, or lands.
- Fires, fireworks, camping, overnight stays.
- Off road vehicles, blocking traffic on roads and at gates.
- Swimming; water skiing; kayaking and canoeing in impoundments.
- Geochaching or digging, burying or disturbing the ground.
- The use or possession of unauthorized weapons. Target shooting. Firearms are prohibited in all federal buildings.
- Entering or remaining on the refuge while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances or consuming alcoholic beverages.
- Soliciting, advertising, or conducting a commercial enterprise.
- Recreational Trapping.
- Littering.