Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Location Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States
Nearest city Stanley, ND
Coordinates 48°11′13″N 102°06′45″W / 48.18694°N 102.11250°W / 48.18694; -102.11250Coordinates: 48°11′13″N 102°06′45″W / 48.18694°N 102.11250°W / 48.18694; -102.11250[1]
Area 1,835 acres (743 ha)
Established 1939
Governing body U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Website Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a 1,835-acre (743 ha) National Wildlife Refuge in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[2] Though wildlife viewing is allowed, hunting and fishing are prohibited.[3] The refuge is managed by the Lostwood Wetland Management District.

References

  1. ↑ "Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  2. ↑ Shell Lake, ND (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Comprehensive Conservation Plan 12 North Dakota National Wildlife Refuges". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
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