Refuge Announces Opening to Snowmachine Use

Author: KSRM News Desk |

Refuge Manager Andy Loranger announced Thursday November 30th the opening of all areas of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge traditionally open to snowmachine use effective December 1, 2022.

 

Areas always closed to snowmachine use within the Refuge include the Headquarters area on Ski Hill Road, Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area (except Hidden, Kelly, Petersen and Engineer lakes are open to provide snowmachine access for ice fishing), Swan Lake and Swanson River Canoe Systems, and all areas above timberline except in the Caribou Hills.

 

 

The Refuge asks all users to be respectful of their surroundings and avoid any windblown areas that have insufficient snow accumulation. Users should also avoid moose and other wildlife whenever possible.

 

A map for illustrative purposes is enclosed; however, users can view the full specific regulations in 50CFR36.39. For more information, please contact Refuge Headquarters at (907) 262-7021, online at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/kenai or visit the Refuge Headquarters on Ski Hill Road in Soldotna.