| Hunting is a favorite hobby of many enthusiasts. If you | | | | The Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge is home to |
| are like many other hunters, you are looking for new, | | | | at least 220 different bird species, as well as many |
| unique, and exciting places to hunt. In this article, we will | | | | mammals. Some species that can be seen at the |
| discuss different federal land areas that allow hunting. | | | | refuge include ducks, sage grouse, bald eagles, |
| However, it is important to remember that each state | | | | trumpeter swans, moose, bobcat, mule deer, |
| has their own sets of rules and regulations when it | | | | pronghorn, porcupine, and coyote. Hunting is allowed for |
| comes to hunting on their land. This land is typically | | | | waterfowl, sage grouse, mule deer, and antelope. |
| designated as a wildlife refuge therefore; there are | | | | Colorado |
| many laws that protect certain species of animals. | | | | The Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge is located in |
| Here in this article, we will cover the areas of Montana, | | | | Alamosa, Colorado. Located in the San Luis Valley, this |
| Wyoming, and Colorado. | | | | refuge is wetlands that covers more than 11,000 acres |
| Montana | | | | of land. There are many different species of bird and |
| Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge encompasses | | | | wildlife available for viewing at the refuge. As with |
| nineteen square miles of land or 12,383 acres. Located | | | | many other wildlife refuges, the birds and animals you |
| in the Great Plains, in Great Falls, Montana it is situated | | | | see at any given time, depends on the time of year. |
| between Great Falls and the Rocky Mountains. The | | | | Many species of birds visit at various times of the |
| refuge, opened in 1961, provides a stopping ground for | | | | year, usually defined by the seasons, summer, spring, |
| at least 199 different species of birds and other | | | | winter, and fall. |
| animals. Different weather seasons bring different | | | | To hunt at the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge you |
| types of birds. For example, in the winter it is not | | | | are required to have a hunting permit, this is issued by |
| uncommon to see snowy owls, hawks, and | | | | the state at various different locations. Aside from the |
| chickadees. | | | | permit, you will also have to have any licenses that are |
| The Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge does allow | | | | required at the state and federal level. If any stamps |
| hunting for upland birds and waterfowls. Specific areas | | | | and validations are required, you should be sure to |
| are hunting areas and hunters are only allowed in | | | | have those as well. You should make note that the |
| these designated areas. Hunting is only allowed for | | | | Colorado law prohibits the use of any handguns or |
| species such as sharp-tailed grouse, ring-necked | | | | rifles. You may only use non-toxic shots to hunt and |
| pheasants, gray partridge, tundra swans, mergansers, | | | | lead shots are illegal to possess or use during hunting. |
| coots, geese, and ducks. You may not hunt for any | | | | Hunting in every state is different and each state has |
| other species of wildlife such as skunk, raccoon, fox, | | | | their own specific rules and regulations. It is important |
| coyote, or rabbits. To hunt, you must only use | | | | to learn about these before you go hunting so you can |
| non-toxic shots and respect all boundaries of the | | | | be sure to abide and follow all rules and regulations. |
| refuge. | | | | The internet can be a great sources for determining |
| Wyoming | | | | what is allowed and what is not in each area. Consult |
| In Wyoming, the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge | | | | with the specific federal parks if you have any |
| is the federal land designated for protecting and | | | | questions about their hours of operation, season |
| providing habitat for several different species of | | | | opening, rules on weaponry, and ammunition. |
| animals. With 26,400 acres of land, it is accessible to | | | | Most of all, enjoy your time hunting and enjoy the |
| the Green River. Established in 1965, the Seedskadee | | | | wildlife at the same time. While hunting may be your |
| National Wildlife Refuge is not only home to many | | | | biggest love, you should take a moment to view all |
| fabulous wildlife species, but also a very popular tourist | | | | that nature has to offer while at any of these refuges |
| attraction with more than 10,000 visitors each year. | | | | as well. Each one has become a landmark for many |
| Early pioneers, fur trappers, and Indian tribes used this | | | | different species of wildlife, some endangered and |
| area long ago, which leaves a rich cultural and historic | | | | some threatened. |
| history. | | | | |