1. Wetlands
Established in 1964 as a migratory waterfowl refuge, Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (KNWR) has about 832 acres of wetlands. The wetlands provide vital food and habitat for wildlife through their variety of aquatic plants and animals....
2. Migrating Waterfowl
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (KNWR) is home to more than 300 species of wildlife, 223 of which are birds. In 1927 the area that is now KNWR was diked to drain the Kootenai River bottomland for agriculture. By 1947 farming dominated...
3. Mammals
When you visit Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (KNWR), you may see a lot of watchable wildlife other than birds. Mammals of all sizes, 45 species in all, live in or sometimes come to the refuge. In the spring moose, black bear,...
4. Bald Eagle Nest
The majestic bald eagle draws the attention of many visitors to Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (KNWR). At Guidepost 2 on the Auto Tour Road, across Myrtle Creek high up in a cottonwood tree, rests an active bald eagle’s nest. These...
5. Enjoy Outdoors
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (KNWR) has much to offer visitors during all seasons. You may enjoy wildlife observation and photography, hiking on trails, stopping at overlooks, or hunting and fishing. Early morning and evening are the...
Meetings
Friends of KNWR will assist with Earth Day activities at the Kootenai NWR on Sunday, April 22. We will host International Migratory Bird Day activities on Saturday, May 19. Details will be posted soon. During...
Myrtle Creek Falls
Myrtle Creek Falls is the only waterfall that can be seen from a Refuge trail. At about 100 feet high, the falls is particularly impressive during spring run-off. A ¼ mile-long trail leads a bridge over...
Bald Eagle
Bald eagles are present at Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge year around. In mid-winter it is possible to see up to 9 mature and immature eagles around the Refuge. Bald eagles hunt on the Kootenai River, which...
