The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, …

As of January 2026, the National Wildlife Refuge System consists of 573 national wildlife refuges, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) is a network of 856 million acres of lands and waters administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to provide habitat for fish, …

Dec 24, 2025 · The 140,000 acre Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places in Florida to see birds in the winter, plus it offers boating, hiking and much natural beauty.

Aug 8, 2025 · The largest mosaic of public lands and waters in the world - the National Wildlife Refuge System—is threatened by changing habitats, funding challenges, and lack of awareness …

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is one of Florida's premier birding sites with more than 330 recorded species. World-renowned for its 7-mile Black Point Wildlife Drive (an auto tour loop), …

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The National Wildlife Refuge System is a system of protected areas of the United States managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency within the Department of the Interior.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System is the nation’s only set of federal lands dedicated to the conservation and management of America’s native wildlife.

Nov 7, 2024 · We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), open or expand hunting opportunities on 12 National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs). We also close hunting on 111 acres at …