Fishing, hunting, wildlife photography 
and observation are all yours at Tewaukon 
National Wildlife Refuge located 3 miles 
east and 16 miles south of Milnor. The Refuge 
is located on the Central Flyway for waterfowl, 
and is a prime location for fishing, hunting, 
wildlife observation, wildlife photography and 
environmental education.

The Refuge is richly endowed with an abundance 
of wildlife and birds. All birds and animals are 
protected, however pheasant and deer hunting 
are allowed. Fishing from shore is permitted 
year around on Lake Tewaukon and Sprague Lake 
(located 7 miles west of Tewaukon). Boat fishing 
is allowed on a more limited basis.

Barbeque grills, picnic shelters and tables, 
restrooms, a fishing dock and concrete boat 
ramps are located at Lake Tewaukon. Spraque 
Lake has two boat ramps. The Refuge provides 
recreational and educational opportunities for 
all individuals who want to learn about fish and 
wildlife and catch a glimpse of the tall grass 
prairie and wetlands, as they would have 
appeared in an earlier time.

The Refuge office and interpretation center is 
open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and 
encourages the public to stop for information, 
regulations, and maps of the area. The public 
may also find some interesting historical 
markers and points of interest to visit in 
the area, which are explained in the 
brochures you will receive.