Erie National Wildlife Refuge is truly a natural gem of Pennsylvania, teeming with wildlife and wild lands and offering opportunities for the public to experience nature in all seasons. The refuge is one of over 500 national wildlife refuges in the United States. The National Wildlife Refuge System is the only network of federal lands dedicated specifically to wildlife conservation.

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Erie NWR 50th Anniversary Poster Contest (185 KB pdf file) Deadline February 1, 2009. Follow the link above for guidelines.

Refuge Hunt Permits Required
Obtain your free permit from the refuge office. Normal operating hours are 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday – please call in advance to verify. Hunters must also complete a harvest report by June 30. Download and print a pdf copy of the harvest report here. (11KB pdf file)

For pamphlets and more information, visit the Hunting and Fishing section of this Web site.

The mission of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service is, working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

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