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Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Its own timing: mid-March through April.

Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge in pictures

Illustrative photos, not current conditions
Tundra swans at Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Tundra swans at Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Photo: USFWS · public domain · resized

What the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says

“Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1968 to protect and manage habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds.”
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When to go

In the source's own words; no peak claimed unless the source says so
  • mid-March through April“From mid-March through April spring migration peaks as the ice recedes.”

Before you go

Please bring plenty of drinking water and snacks.

Worth the drive

60 to 100 straight-line miles away

Bear River Refuge 61 mi · National Elk Refuge 93 mi

How we know

Every fact on this page, from these pages