Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to Wyoming's Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge located at the base of the Wind River Mountains not far from the town of Green River. Seedskadie is a Shoshone Native American term that means "river of the prairie hen."

Refuge History: Aside from being prime Native American hunting and fishing grounds the lands inside this refuge also saw people going through the Oregon and Mormon Trails. This refuge was first established in 1965.

Wildlife: Like many of the nation's 567 National Wildlife Refuges Seedskadee was established in order to protect habitat for migratory waterfowl. Some of the birds that can be seen here include trumpeter swans, bald and golden eagles, sage grouses, ducks, and many others. Some of the more terrestrial wildlife include many members of the deer family including white tailed deer, mule deer, elk, and moose as well as pronghorn sheep and river otters. Please treat their home with respect when visiting.