Twenty miles south of Washington, D.C., where the Potomac meets the Occoquan River, lies Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge: an oasis for migratory birds and busy city residents …

Twenty miles south of Washington, D.C., where the Potomac meets the Occoquan River, lies Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge: an oasis for migratory birds and busy city residents …

There is wildlife to see at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge during all seasons! Approximately 4 miles of gravel roads are open to the public for walking, and these roads lead …

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge hosts an annual white-tailed deer hunt to manage the deer population on the site. Hunts are generally scheduled for November and December.

Twenty miles south of Washington, D.C., where the Potomac meets the Occoquan River, lies Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge: an oasis for migratory birds and busy city residents …

Orientation Selected hunters must complete the orientation requirements to unlock, purchase, and print assigned hunt permits. View the 2022 Occoquan Bay NWR Hunt Orientation video and …

Wildlife photography is an increasingly popular activity at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Search for grassland dwelling songbirds along our hiking trails in the spring and summer, or …

Apr 28, 2022 · Visiting the bird banding station is a great way to see migratory song birds up close and to learn about their activity on the refuge, and other interesting facts about identification …

Public use rotates among the trails to permit a variety of wildlife observations while minimizing stress on nesting, migrating wildlife and to facilitate land management.

Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.