National Wildlife Refuges That Charge For Entrance to Waive Their Fees

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Across America, national wildlife refuges offer unparalleled opportunities to experience the great outdoors amid scenic beauty. From Hawaii to Texas and Indiana to Delaware, 31 refuges that normally charge entrance fees will offer free admission on these days in 2017:

• January 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• February 20 – Presidents’ Day
• September 30 – National Public Lands Day
• October 8 – First Sunday of National Wildlife Refuge Week
• November 11-12 – Veterans Day weekend

The 31 refuges charge admission ranging from $3 to $8 per vehicle to help fund their recreation-related projects. The 2017 entrance fee waiver does not cover concessionaire or permit fees for some activities such as hunting, fishing or special tours.

The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the world’s largest network of conservation lands, encompassing 565 refuges and 38 wetland management districts. Nearly 500 national wildlife refuges and wetland management districts are open to the public, hosting some 50 million visits every year – almost all offering free admittance year-round.

“National wildlife refuges are American treasures that protect species as diverse as alligators, whooping cranes …Read the Rest

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