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Drone Rules for National Elk Refuge

Jackson, Wyoming (WY) • United States
675 E Broadway Ave, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
Lat: 43.5052 • Lng: -110.746

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May 29, 2026 5:42 AM Approved • Added USFWS drone ban for National Elk Refuge with 8,000-elk winter herd context.
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Summary — Drones are prohibited at National Elk Refuge per USFWS regulations. The largest elk wintering ground in North America is protected.
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## Drone Rules - National Elk Refuge

**Drone flights are strictly prohibited** at National Elk Refuge.

### Key Rules
- No recreational drone use within the refuge
- Research use requires a Special Use Permit from the refuge manager
- Over 8,000 elk winter at the refuge; drone disturbance could cause dangerous stampedes and energy loss during critical winter months

### Source
- FWS Refuge Regulations: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/national-elk
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+ ## Drone Rules - National Elk Refuge
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+ **Drone flights are strictly prohibited** at National Elk Refuge.
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+ ### Key Rules
+ - No recreational drone use within the refuge
+ - Research use requires a Special Use Permit from the refuge manager
+ - Over 8,000 elk winter at the refuge; drone disturbance could cause dangerous stampedes and energy loss during critical winter months
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+ ### Source
+ - FWS Refuge Regulations: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/national-elk
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