Summer 2023
NEAL SMITH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
9981 Pacific Street, Prairie City, IA
“The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is a federal national wildlife refuge located in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The refuge, formerly known as Walnut Creek, is named after Congressman Neal Edward Smith, who championed its creation.” - Wikipedia
Another one of my “Go-To” places to try to photograph wildlife is the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. I try to go about twice a month when I’m in the Des Moines area. Quite often the wildlife are no where near the one road through the refuge and you leave without getting any photos.
April 24, 2023
Felt lucky to see both bison and elk on this trip.
May 5, 2023
Good evening for photographing both bison and elk. Was disappointed by the guy not following the posted warnings about staying in your vehicle.
July 6, 2023
Not many bison on this trip, but the elk were close to the road.