The 450-acre wildlife refuge section of Otter Creek Marsh Wildlife Area in Tama County will be open for public use, including hunting and trapping, beginning Dec. 13.
The main purpose of the refuge is to provide a safe resting and feeding area for waterfowl. The Otter Creek Marsh Wildlife Area is in the south duck and goose zone. Iowa’s south zone duck season closes Dec. 10.
Iowa’s goose season in the south zone closes Dec. 10 and will reopen on Dec. 21. All regulations, shooting hours, bag limits, and license and tag requirements apply during the respective seasons.