Outdoor recreation and wildlife refuge featuring: - 7-mile auto tour route (closed to vehicles in winter) - 3 trails for hiking and cross-country skiing - Bicycling on Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive (non-motorized) - Fall hunting program - Fishing - Wildlife sanctuary

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge provides 240,00 acres of wetlands, forest, river, and prairie lands for the public to explore. There are opportunities for environmental education, hunting, fishing, canoe and bike trails, and wildlife viewing. The visitor center is available providing interactive exhibits and a movie about the seasonal sights and sounds on the refuge as well as public restroom.

White Earth Nation's conservation enforcement manages the natural resources on the reservation to preserve and protect the environment through research, education, and outreach. Services provided are: - Enforcement and protection of natural resources and agriculture - Environmental affairs of brownfields - Environmental programs relative to air and water quality - Fisheries - Forestry - Parks, trails, and recreation for camping - Land use, leasing, compliance, acquisition, and permits - Wildlife management

Provides law enforcement services and dispatch for the fire departments in the cities of Beaver Creek, Hardwick, Hills, Kenneth, Luverne, Magnolia, and Steen. Services include: - County Communication Center 911 - Criminal investigation - Court security - Civil process - County jail, contracted with the Nobles County Sheriff's Office - Crime reporting - Hunting classes - Issues gun permits - Law enforcement records/files - Search and rescue - Victim assistance - Warrants

Managed by the Minnesota National Guard, opens up opportunities for archery deer, turkey, and fishing seasons for both active/retired military members and civilians. Participants must register via iSportsman, obtain installation permits, and comply with state licensing and regulations. Special programs include Disabled Veterans hunts, which provide lodging, meals, and assistance to ensure accessibility.