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.

Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
LocationMountrail County, North Dakota, United States
Nearest cityStanley, ND
Coordinates48°11′13″N 102°06′45″W[1]
Area1,835 acres (743 ha)
Established1939
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteShell Lake National Wildlife Refuge

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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