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 (generally $3-$5 daily) 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...

Watermarked 2024-2025 Federal Duck Stamp featuring a Northern Pintail

The Federal Duck Stamp is so much more than just a hunting stamp, they are also collectible works of art and an easy way for everyone to support wetland conservation! There are several ways you can become a part of this conservation legacy: 

A traditional, physical Federal Duck Stamp...

Watermarked 2024-2025 Junior Duck Stamp featuring a King Eider painted by Emily Lian from Oregon

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...