Halfway Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Halfway Lake National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Halfway Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Location Stutsman County, North Dakota, USA
Nearest city Medina, ND
Coordinates 46°50′42″N 99°17′35″W / 46.84500°N 99.29306°W / 46.84500; -99.29306Coordinates: 46°50′42″N 99°17′35″W / 46.84500°N 99.29306°W / 46.84500; -99.29306
Area 160 acres (0.65 km2)
Established May 10, 1939
Governing body U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The Halfway Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located in the U.S. state of North Dakota and consists of 160 acres (0.65 km2.) The refuge is a privately owned easement refuge, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge is closed to the public and was established to protect habitat for migratory bird species and other animal life. Chase Lake Wetland Management District oversees the refuge, which in turn is a part of the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

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