This wildlife refuge is home to multiple species of bird and other indigenous creatures. Approximately 30 water bodies dot the area and allow man-powered paddling vessels only. Sport fishing is available on lakes Watts, Rice, Duck, West Long, Hackberry, Dewey, Pelican, Clear, and Willow - also granting access to water crafts with outboard electric motors. Hunting is allowed as well. The landscape is vast and isolated, exhibiting the rolling hills of Nebraskan prairie. Access to and within the refuge can prove difficult since many of the lakes can only be accessed by foot or 4WD vehicles, so plan accordingly.