This goose, designed
by J.N. “Ding”
Darling, is the symbol
of the National
Wildlife Refuge
System.

Welcome to Lostwood

National Wildlife Refuge

Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge
(NWR) is one of over 550 refuges
administered by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service — a system of lands set
aside to conserve wildlife and habitat for
people today and generations to come.
The Refuge headquarters is open 7:30
am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday,
except for Federal holidays.

The Refuge is open to hiking on
designated trails from May 1 to
September 30. The 7-mile self-guided
auto tour route is open from May 1 to
September 30. See the information kiosk
at the Refuge headquarters for more
information.

Hunting on the Refuge

Hunting is permitted according to
Federal, State, and the following
Refuge special regulations. Hunters
must possess all applicable State
licenses. The Refuge is only open to
hunting in the locations shown on the
map. The Refuge is closed to all other
game species (including waterfowl,
predators, and moose) not specifically
listed in this leaflet.

Upland Bird Hunting
The Refuge is open to hunting for

sharp-tailed grouse, gray partridge, and :

pheasants. Non-toxic shot must be used
for all upland bird hunting.

Area A
Area around the Refuge headquarters
is closed to all hunting.

Area B

Open to sharp-tailed grouse, gray
partridge, and pheasant hunting during
State seasons. The area is closed during
rifle deer season.

Area C

Open to sharp-tailed grouse, gray
partridge, and pheasant hunting only
after the close of rifle deer season.

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Lostwood

National Wildlife Refuge

Hunting Information

Deer Hunting - Gun, Bow,

and Muzzleloader

Area A

Area around the Refuge headquarters
is closed to all hunting.

Areas Band C

Open to gun, bow, and muzzleloader deer
hunting during regular State seasons
and youth hunts. No special Refuge
permit is required. All other State
permits and licenses are required.

Retrieving Deer

Hunters may not carry a firearm while
assisting others in the retrieval of deer,
unless they possess an unfilled deer tag.
All persons involved in retrieving deer
must wear fluorescent orange clothing
as required by State law for big game
hunting.

Firearms

Only legal rifles, muzzleloaders, hand-
held bows, and shotguns meeting State
regulations are permitted.

General Regulations

Firearms

Persons possessing, transporting, or
carrying firearms on National Wildlife
Refuge System lands must comply with
all provisions of State and local law.
Persons may only use (discharge)
firearms in accordance with refuge
regulations (50 CFR 27.42 and specific
refuge regulations in 50 CFR Part 32).

Vehicles

Motorized vehicles must be on designated
roads. The use of snowmobiles and ATVs
is prohibited on the Refuge.

Camping
Overnight camping and open fires are
prohibited on the Refuge.

Baiting
Baiting of any kind is not allowed on the
Refuge.

Tree Stands

Tree stands are permitted, but cannot
be left overnight. Screw-in steps, bolts,
wire, or other objects that penetrate the
bark of trees cannot be used.

Horses
Horses are not allowed for hunting or
other purposes.

Accessibility Information

Equal opportunity to participate in and
benefit from programs and activities of
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is
available to all individuals regardless of
physical or mental ability. Dial 711 for a
free connection to the State relay
service for TTY and voice calls to and
from the speech and hearing impaired.
For more information or to address
accessibility needs, please contact the
Refuge staff at 701 / 848 2722, or the
U.S. Department of the Interior, Office
of Equal Opportunity, 1849 C Street,
NW, Washington, D.C. 20240.


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Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
8315 Highway 8 http://www.fws.gov
Kenmare, North Dakota 58746
701 / 848 2722 For Refuge Information
701 / 848 2702 fax 1800 /344 WILD
lostwood@fws.gov
http://www.fws.gov/lostwood August 2010

For State relay service
TTY /Voice: 711