The Friends membership represents the diverse users of the refuge and interested public. It includes hunters, anglers, birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, farmers, and ranchers. The Friends have contributed time, money, and material to support and complete projects on the refuge. Future projects include hiking trails, new interpretive signs, new accessible fishing pier, habitat management including exotic control, and assisting with wildlife surveys and studies. Refuge Regulations Public entry is permitted year-round at Champion Lake from sunrise to Sunset.
Fishing is permitted only with pole and line, rod and reel, or hand held line.
The use of trotlines, setlines, bows and arrows, gigs, spears, or fish traps is not permitted. No frogs or turtles. Motors are limited to 10 horse power. No fishing or entry within 200 yards of an established bird rookery from March through the end of May. Vehicles are allowed only on roads designated for such use. Disturbing or collecting any plant or animal is prohibited except under special permit.