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The non-profit group helps the refuge put on special events, promotes awareness, and so much more!
Merritt Island Wildlife Association
Manatee Viewing
The Manatee Observation Deck is a handicap accessible opportunity to view manatees in the wild.
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Adopt a Trail Program
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is proud to announce this new program to help reduce and control litter. Become a proud participant.
Duck Stamps are pictorial stamps produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. They are not valid for postage. Created in 1934 as federal licenses required for hunting migratory waterfowl, Federal Duck Stamps have a much larger purpose today.
Duck Stamp ProgramAbout the Complex
The Merritt Island Complex manages St. Johns, Merritt Island and Lake Woodruff NWR's.
Merritt Island is managed as part of the Merritt Island Complex.
Learn more about the complex About the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.
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The refuge daily pass will increase to $10. The yearly pass will be $25.
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Waterfowl hunting is permitted only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years day during the season. The 2016-2017 season is November 19-27 and December 10-January 29. Hunting occurs in most areas of the refuge from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 12 pm.
Hunting is prohibited on Black Point Wildlife Drive. For information about quota permits visit www.myfwc.com/hunting
2016/2017 Refuge Hunt Permit/Brochure
Have you found a baby bird in your yard? See an injured bird on the road? Racoons in your attic?
Find Out What To Do.
Merritt Island NWR has one of three strong hold populations of the threatened Florida scrub-jay.
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Page Photo Credits — FL Scrub-jay - Mitch McConnell, Pine Warbler - Danny Bales, , by NRCA, Butterfly - Andrea Westmoreland, Green anole - Vicki's Nature, River Otter - Chris Paul Photography,
Last Updated: Dec 15, 2016
Events
Beginning Birder Tours
December 01, 2016 - January 31, 2017Join a refuge volunteer for a 3 hour guided tour in the refuge shuttle bus to learn how to identify a variety of bird species.
9am
Beginning Birder Tours - Sat, Sun, Tues, ThursBobcat Talk
December 08, 2016 - January 05, 2017View a photo presentation about the elusive creatures and learn about the bobcat's natural history.
Bobcat Talk Details