Is the Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge open to the public?


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Yes, BONWR provides many visitor opportunities such as fishing and boating at Old Timbers Lake, hunting white-tailed deer, squirrel and wild turkey, bird watching and other wildlife viewing, hiking, photography and participating in guided tours, environmental education programs and interpretation. BONWR is open Monday and Fridays, and the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month.
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How to get to BONWR

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The entrance to the refuge is located on U.S. Highway 421, five miles north of Madison, Indiana. The refuge office is in Building 125 in the cantonment area of the former Jefferson Proving Ground. From Madison, drive north on Highway 421 to the main entrance of the former Jefferson Proving Ground and go west on Ordnance Drive. Take the first right (Shun Pike) and then a left on Niblo Road. Building 125 is located at 1661 West Niblo Road.

Phone: 812-273-0783 Fax: 812-273-0786
Address: 1661 West JPG Niblo Road Madison, IN 47250


Big Oaks Conservation Society P.O. Box 935 Madison IN 47250