Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Moffit, ND 58560-9740
Plan Your Visit
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At Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, there are a myriad of activities to participate in, such as hunting, fishing, wildlife and plant viewing, interpretation, environmental education, and photography. Dependent on the season, birding and wildlife watching opportunities will vary.
Spring
Spring brings lavender-blue pasque flowers and the sound of sandhill cranes. April and May feature sharp-tailed grouse mating dances, and late spring sees western grebes' synchronized water weaving.
Summer
Prairies come alive with wildflowers like the wild prairie rose. June offers newborn white-tailed fawns, and late summer brings migrating shorebirds to exposed mudflats.
Autumn
Autumn skies fill with sandhill cranes, shorebirds, ducks, geese, swans, and pelicans. Endangered whooping cranes occasionally stop to feed and rest.
Winter
Hardy wildlife like ring-necked pheasant, snowy owls, and white-tailed deer remain active. The refuge is off-limits to snowmobiles and off-road vehicles during winter.
Activities
- Butte overlook and Paul Van Ningen Memorial: panoramic views of the west end.
- Historic stone residence and office: constructed in the 1930s.
- Unit 2 Marsh Trail: a one-mile walking trail for observing shorebirds and waterfowl.
Activities
Get Involved
Whether you want to further conservation, learn more about nature or share your love of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. National wildlife refuges provide many opportunities for you to help your community and fish and wildlife by doing what you love.
Services
At this field station we offer the following services:
- Cooperative Agriculture - Partnerships to solve land management issues.
- Habitat Planning & Management
- Special Use Permits
- Recreation - Various facilities and amenities for visitors.
About
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1932 to provide sanctuary and habitat for migratory birds in the Central Flyway. The 22,300-acre refuge features a 16,000-acre alkaline lake managed to control avian botulism and support diverse wildlife. It is designated as both a Globally Important Bird Area and a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network site, hosting over 20,000 shorebirds annually.
