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Drone Rules for Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge
Fort Yukon, Alaska (AK)
• United States
Sawmill St, Fort Yukon, AK 99740, USA
Lat: 66.5657 • Lng: -145.258
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Drones are prohibited at Yukon Flats NWR per USFWS regulations. One of North America's most productive duck breeding areas is protected.
Drone Rules - Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge
Drone use is prohibited at Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge.
Key Rules
- No recreational drone flights within refuge boundaries
- Research use requires a Special Use Permit
- Over 1.6 million ducks are produced here annually -- one of the most productive duck breeding areas in North America
Source
- FWS Refuge Regulations: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/yukon-flats