Features
Birding
The Refuge provides opportunities to observe many bird species.
Birding
Hunting
Hunting is permitted in designated areas and during designated hunting seasons for deer, partridge, grouse and pheasant.
Hunting
Trails
The Refuge offers five nature trails, two canoe trails and a self-guided auto tour route.
Trails
Fishing
Upper Souris is a popular destination for shore fishing, boat fishing and ice fishing.
Fishing
Features
The Souris River Basin NWR Complex is looking to expand our Environmental Education offerings this winter to homeschools. We have great hands-on winter activities such as snowshoeing, winter survival animal style, and animal tracks. Programs are available at both J. Clark Salyer NWR and Upper Souris NWR. Most activities can be tailored to fit content standards and learning objectives. Contact the Refuge Ranger at 701-768-2548 ext. 125 for more information. P.S. We also have availability for regular school and community groups too!
About the Complex
The Upper Souris NWR, the J. Clark Salyer NWR and the J. Clark Salyer WMD make up the Souris River Basin NWR Complex.
Upper Souris is managed as part of the Souris River Basin NWR Complex.
Learn more about the complex About the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.
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Items of Interest
Water level management is also an important tool at Upper Souris NWR.
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With the coming of Spring's warm air, also comes the annual courtship display of many birds; among them the sharp-tailed grouse.
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A fishing day is held annually at the Refuge for individuals with special needs.
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This publication focuses on the US Fish and Wildlife Service presence in North Dakota.
USFWS Offices in ND (pdf)
Migratory Flyway
While Lake Darling was originally intended as a water supply reservoir for downstream refuges, it has become a productive fishery and important fall staging areas for snow geese.
Page Photo Credits — All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted.
Last Updated: Dec 08, 2016