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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Bombay HookNational Wildlife RefugeTrail Map
For more information contact Refuge ManagerBombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge2591 Whitehall Neck RoadSmyrna, DE 19977302/653 9345 Office302/653 6872 Visitor Center302/653 0684 FaxEmail: [email protected]/refuge/bombay_hook
www.facebook.com/bombayhookwildliferefuge
Federal Relay Servicefor the deaf and hard-of-hearing1 800/877 8339
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service1 800/344 WILDhttp://www.fws.gov
April 2014
Welcome to Bombay Hook National Wildlife RefugeThe refuge was established in 1937 as a link in the chainof refuges extending from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.The refuge has 16,251 acres located along the Atlanticflyway and provides feeding, resting, and breedinggrounds for migrating birds and other wildlife. Thevariety of habitats welcomes a variety of wildlifethroughout the year.
The refuge is open 1/2-hour before sunrise to 1/2-hourafter sunset. The visitor center is open weekdays from8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on spring (March-May) and fall(September-November) weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. The visitor center is closed on federal holidays.
WildlifeSpring - Look for migrating waterfowl, song birds, andshorebirds. Spring peepers and wood frogs are in fullvoice.
Summer - Look for herons, egrets, avocets, black-neckedstilts, bald eagles, and birds of prey. Wood duck andmallard broods are present.
Fall and Winter - Look for Canada and snow geese,swans, pintails, shovelers, teals, ruddy ducks,buffleheads, mallards, and black ducks. Mammals,amphibians, reptiles, fish, and lush flora are prevalentfrom spring into late fall.
TrailsWildlife Drive - 12 milesVehicles, Bicycle, Walking – Drive along diverse habitats,including freshwater man-made pools, salt marshes,woodlands, and fields. Five trails are accessible along thewildlife drive. All trails are flat terrain.
Raymond Tower Trail - .25 mileWalking – 30 ft. high observation tower. Forest andupland field
Boardwalk Trail Over the Salt Marsh - .25 mileWalking – Tidal salt marsh
Parsons Point Trail - 1 mileWalking –Freshwater marsh and forest.
Bear Swamp Trail - .25 mileWalking - 30 ft. high observation tower and floatingplatform. Forest and freshwater marsh.
Shearness Tower Trail - .25 mileWalking – 30 ft. high observation tower. Forest andupland field
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CLOSEDAll public entry prohibited
Obey Closed Area SignsStay on named trails andwildlife drive
Permitted Activities:
Dogs on a leash no more than 10-feet in length
Bicycling on wildlife drive only
Vehicles are allowed on wildlife drive and in designated parking areas
Public hunting under special regulations
Visitor center open weekdays 8:00-4:00 &seasonally on weekends
Wildlife observation
Wildlife photography
Enviromental education
Prohibited Activities:
Camping/Overnight stays
Fires
Swimming
Horseback riding
Off road vehicles
Collecting natural or historic objects
Do not feed, disturb, capture or release anyanimals. The use of mechanical or electronicdevices to lure or attract wildlife is prohibited.
Fishing or crabbing from refuge lands
Drinking alcoholicbeverages
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