Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge
| Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| 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°WCoordinates: 48°11′13″N 102°06′45″W / 48.18694°N 102.11250°W[1] |
| Area | 1,835 acres (743 ha) |
| Established | 1939 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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]
References
- ↑ "Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ↑ Shell Lake, ND (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Comprehensive Conservation Plan 12 North Dakota National Wildlife Refuges". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
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