A nice bull elk looking towards the sunset Oct. 23 2012 - Photo courtesy of Randy Jones
Bugling elk near Sunset Peak Taken Sept 10 2012 - Photo courtesy of Randy Jones
"Into The Wind" Taken during a brisk wind blown snow 3.20.2010 near Granite Mountain. Photo courtesy of Randy Jones
Quanah Sunset, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Photo courtesy of Larry Smith
River Otter on the Fish Lakes - March 2012 Photo courtesy of Randy Jones
Crab Eyes keeping an eye on me as the sun rose in the East and a storm approached from the West. Photo courtesy of Larry Smith
Male and female Collared lizard during the height of mating season June 1st 2012 - Photo courtesy of Randy Jones
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is one of over 550 units of the National Wildlife Refuge System operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Visitation at the refuge has steadily increased to 1.5 million annually. Interested citizens formed this local independent association to provide additional services to the refuge and this ever growing number of visitors. Association members take pride in their outstanding public resources and believe all citizens should share in the responsibilities of caring for their lands.
Who are The Friends of the Wichitas?
The Friends of the Wichitas is a non-profit organization committed to promoting environmental education opportunities for the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Volunteer members conduct interpretive tours and work in the visitor center.
Interested in becoming a member? Join today!
- Donate funds and equipment to the refuge to enhance visitor enjoyment of the visitor center and other refuge public use programs.
- Publish a monthly newsletter containing helpful hints of wildlife viewing, announcing upcoming tours, and giving visitors an in depth look at refuge wildlife.
- Provide materials and training for volunteer programs interpreters.
