Our Services

At this field station we offer the following public services:

Kayakers navigating a swamp full of trees and lily pads.

Some 30 national wildlife refuges charge visitors a nominal entrance fee to cover road and facility maintenance. If you are a regular visitor or would like to visit other public lands, you could save by buying an America the Beautiful Federal Recreational Lands Passes, your ticket...

2025-2026 Federal Duck Stamp聽featuring a pair of spectacled eiders on the ground in grassy area.
Federal Duck Stamps are so much more than just hunting stamps, they are also collectible works of art and an easy way for everyone to support wetland conservation! There are three ways you can become a part of this conservation legacy: 1. Buy a Traditional, Physical...
2025-2026聽Junior Duck Stamp featuring a northern shoveler floating on water.

Purchasing a Junior Duck Stamps supports wildlife conservation education and grows our next generation of Duck Stamp artists and enthusiasts.

The new Junior Duck Stamp goes on sale at the end of June. A 鈥淔irst Day of Issue鈥� event is often held to celebrate the artists, purchasers, and...

Silhouette of a person walking with a shotgun on the tundra

Some commercial, recreational and research activities are allowed on national wildlife refuges only with a special use permit issued by the local office, and are subject to specific conditions and fees. This permit requirement is meant to ensure that all activities at the federal site are...