The Department of the Army鈥檚 Yuma Proving Ground will be conducting testing on their Kofa Range from July 28 to August 1. In an abundance of caution, the Proving Ground has identified a safety zone. Portions of the refuge are included within that zone. The safety zones on the refuge are in the south-central and southeastern corners of the refuge. It is recommended that the public avoid these areas during this time. Please see map below for those areas.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (928) 928-6873 or [email protected].
Visit Us
National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. Visitors have an opportunity to connect with nature in many ways. The vast landscape and the solitude of Wilderness provide unique recreational opportunities.
Location and Contact Information
About Us
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge was established from public lands on January 25, 1939, by Executive Order 8039 for the protection of desert bighorn sheep. Over 80 percent of the refuge is wilderness. The refuge offers vast lands to explore and appreciate.
What We Do
Refuges use a wide range of land management tools based on the best science available. Management tools used are aimed at ensuring a balanced conservation approach where both wildlife and people will benefit. At this field station, most management practices are passive in nature for the benefit of Wilderness.
Our Species
Scanning the horizon, the desert can appear devoid of animal life. Yet upon closer inspection, it reveals burrows among bushes, rocks and on the open plains - homes to badgers, foxes, ground squirrels, pocket mice, and kangaroo rats.鈥疶he vast desert environment is home to numerous mammal species, the majority of which are nocturnal and forage at night while the temperatures is cooler.
