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Drone Rules for Merced National Wildlife Refuge

Merced, California (CA) • United States
7430 W Sandy Mush Rd, Merced, CA 95341, USA
Lat: 37.1858 • Lng: -120.62
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
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Drones are prohibited at Merced NWR per USFWS regulations. Sandhill crane and lesser snow goose wintering is protected.

Drone Rules - Merced National Wildlife Refuge

Drone flights are banned at Merced National Wildlife Refuge.

Key Rules

  • No recreational drone use within refuge boundaries
  • Research use requires a Special Use Permit from the refuge manager
  • One of the largest greater sandhill crane wintering populations in California uses this San Joaquin Valley refuge

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