Agassiz

National Wildlife Refuge

Deer Hunting Map & 

Regulations

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Boundary Sign

Hunting is authorized in designated 

areas during the regular deer 

firearms season. Consult the refuge

 manager for current regulations.

Do Not Block Gate

Do not park in front of gate. Access 

needed by refuge personnel.

Sanctuary Area

This area is off-limits to the public.

Refuge Signs - Know Their Meaning!

Refuge 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Headquarter Monday -Friday

Hours Except federal holidays

For more Refuge Manager

information, Agassiz NWR

or to report 22996 290th Street NE

accidents or Middle River, MN 56737-9754

injuries, contact: Phone: (218) 449-4115

2003

Do Not 

Block 

Gate

Co Rd 6

HWY 1

US 59

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Thief Goodridge

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HWY 89

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Co Rd 6

HWY 1

Co Rd 12 Co Rd 7

Agassiz

NWR

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Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge

22996 290th Street NE

Middle River, MN 56737-9754

(218) 449-4115

Hearing impaired persons may contact 

Agassiz through the Federal Relay Number 

at 1 800/877 8339.

http://midwest.fws.gov/agassiz

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

1 800/344 WILD

http:www.fws.gov/
Hunting Regulations

 The refuge is open only to deer 

 hunting during the regular 

 firearms season in accordance with 

 all applicable State, Federal and 

 refuge regulations, and as posted.

 All other wildlife species are 

 protected and may not be killed.

 Vehicles and hunters may not 

enter the refuge before 5:30 a.m.

 and must leave the refuge each day 

 as soon as possible after the legal 

 hunting time. Gates open at 5:30 

 a.m. and close when all hunters 

 have left.

 Motorized vehicles must remain on 

 designated open roads and parking 

 areas.

 Portable stands only.

 All blinds, platforms, scaffolds and 

 steps must be temporary and 

 removed daily.

 Bicycles are permitted on all roads 

 and trails in areas open to deer 

 hunting.

 Use of wheeled non-motorized game 

 retrieval carts may be used except 

 in the Wilderness Area.;

 Use of non-motorized boats/canoes 

 permitted.

 All injuries or accidents occurring 

 on the refuge must be reported 

 immediately to the Refuge Head- 

 quarters.

 Shooting from gravel road surface.

 Entry into the closed area for any 

 reason is prohibited. 

 Parking, blocking, or in any manner 

 restricting access to roads and 

 gates.

 Use of Snowmobiles and ATVs.

 Target, skeet, trap and 

 indiscriminate shooting.

 Use or possession of alcoholic 

 beverages while hunting.

 Overnight camping, parking and 

 open fires. Primitive camping is 

 available in designated areas on 

 nearby State Wildlife 

 Management Areas.

Special

Conditions

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Open Water

Deep Water Marsh

Shallow Water Marsh

Upland

Closed to Deer Hunting

Wilderness Area

Refuge Boundary

State Wildlife Management

Area (WMA) Boundary

All Season Gravel Road

Seasonal Road

Refuge Headquarters

Observation Tower

Observation Deck

Walking Trail

Information Kiosk

Parking Area

Gates-Open for 

Motorized Vehicles

State WMA Campground

Foot Trail Bridges

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Our intent is to prevent violations rather 

than prosecute. Become familiar with 

regulations and obey them! Quality 

hunting depends upon you!

Permitted

Activities

Hunting

Hours

Prohibited

Activities

 Questions related to state lands may 

 be answered by contacting the Area 

 Wildlife Management Office, 123 

 Main Ave. North, Thief River Falls, 

 Minnesota or by calling 218-681- 

 0946. 

Deer Hunting 

on State WMAs

Report All 

Injuries and 

Accidents!

This goose, designed by J.N. “Ding” 

Darling, has become a symbol of the 

National Wildlife Refuge System