Valentine National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
WEBValentine National Wildlife Refuge strives to preserve, restore, and enhance the ecological integrity of Nebraska Sandhill uplands and associated wetlands as habitat for migratory birds and other indigenous wildlife for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge - Wikipedia
WEBValentine National Wildlife Refuge is located in the U.S. state of Nebraska and includes 19,131 acres (77.42 km 2). The refuge protects a portion of the largest remaining area of tall and mid grass prairie in the United States.
Hunting at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
WEBPart of the Refuge is open to waterfowl hunting, and pheasants can be found around the many lakes and marshes. Rifle, archery, and muzzle loader hunters come to hunt both mule and white-tailed deer. Dove and coyote hunting is also permitted.
Fishing at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
WEBPerch, bluegill, northern pike, and large mouthed bass are most sought after. A small boat, electric motors only allowed, waders, or a float tube is helpful in fishing these shallow lakes. Ice fishing is very popular in the winter months, check ice fishing dates to plan your visit.
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge - Tripadvisor
WEBSep 12, 2016 · The overlook and a short nature trail offer views of undulating grass-covered sand dunes with interspersed marshes and lakes. Little Hay Wildlife Drive (nine miles over an improved gravel road) starts nearby, and crosses typical refuge habitats: meadows, marshes, sand hills, and lakes.
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge - Nebraska Game & Parks …
WEBValentine National Wildlife Refuge is Nebraska’s largest national wildlife refuge, and one that rivals Crescent Lake in its bird diversity, with at least 224 bird species (93 breeders) reported.
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge - VisitNebraska.com
WEBValentine National Wildlife Refuge. Address: 39679 Pony Lake Rd. Valentine, NE 69201. Phone: (402) 376-1889. About. A Sandhills prairie with a collection of shallow lakes surrounded by marshes. The refuge provides a rich environment for all sorts of waterfowl and wildlife. Open year-round, daylight hours. Free.
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
WEBThis 72,000-acre refuge is set in a beautiful combination of rolling sandhills and pristine spring-fed lakes. Nine of the lakes are open to fishing year-round, offering bass, northern pike, perch, and bluegill.
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge AHP | Nebraska Game
WEBManaging carp migration and removing them from Valentine National Wildlife Refuge’s waters paves the way for an enhanced fishery. This complements several recent improvements to the refuge’s nine public fishing lakes, including roads and …
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, a Nebraska National Wildlife Refuge
WEBMay 30, 2006 · Valentine National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is 71,516 acres in size and located 20 miles south of Valentine, Nebraska along Highway 83 in north-central Nebraska. The Refuge was established in 1935 to protect a …
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