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Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Sequoyah NWR is located in eastern Oklahoma in Haskell County south of Interstate 40 near where the Canadian River empties into the Arkansas River/Robert S. Kerr Lake and covers 20,800 acres.

Named in honor of the First Nation Cherokee, the refuge was established in 1970 and provides protected habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Sequoyah is home to the state's largest population of snow geese and hosts a group of bald eagles.

Recreational opportunities include an auto tour loop, wildlife observation stand, photography, hiking, fishing, hunting, biking and deer hunting (by special drawing).

The refuge is open year round from 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday-Friday. There is no admission charge.

Location: Route 1, Box 18A, Vian Oklahoma 74962 Telephone 918-773-5251 Fax 918-773-5598

Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Van Buren) Broadfoot Veterinary Clinic
(Okmulgee) Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge
(Rogers) Flippers Guide Service
(Fort Smith) Rogers Avenue Animal Clinic
(Vian) Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
(Hulbert) Three Forks Nature Center

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