The lottery for the annual spring turkey hunt at Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge in NH will be open from Monday February 10 until Monday March 10. The lottery is free to enter, but winners must pay to claim their permits ($10 for seniors / $20 for adults). All hunters, including youth, must register using their own Rec Access account. Hunt permits are valid for the entire NH spring turkey season.
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The gravel road remains closed to vehicle access due to wintery conditions. Walking, cross-country skiing, biking, and snowshoeing are allowed while the road is closed to vehicle access. Please note: the refuge does not salt roads or trails, use caution and drive slowly.
Visit Us
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service welcomes you to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge! National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. Here, you can enjoy excellent wildlife-dependent recreational activities, including surf-fishing, wildlife observation and photography, a variety of interpretive programs, and seasonal waterfowl and deer hunting opportunities. A large visitor center - complete with a classroom and auditorium - supports many of these public uses.
Activities
At Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, wildlife come first. As you engage in recreational activities on the refuge, we appreciate your help maintaining this special place by following all rules and regulations. Information to help you recreate responsibly is included below.
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Rules and Policies
In order to safeguard both wildlife and refuge visitors, please observe the following rules and regulations: