Shutdown closes refuge

October 1, 2013

The Federal Government will be closed as current funding expired on September 30, 2013. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is very much aware that any lapse in appropriations imposes hardships on those we serve. Due to this event, the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to the public.

For programs experiencing a lapse in appropriated funding, only limited functions would continue, such as those necessary to respond to emergencies and to protect human life or property.

While a lapse in appropriations remains in effect, public access to Service properties will be prohibited and fish and wildlife management activities and public programs will be cancelled.

This includes all hunting and fishing activities on the refuge.

Additional information is available at DOI.gov/shutdown and OPM.gov, which will contain information about the government’s operating status on Tuesday, October 1, and the days following.