Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Waubay National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1970 calendar year. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions, habitat conditions, and water conditions during the year. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, rodents, mammals, and raptors is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, collections and receipts, vegetation control, and prescribed burning. Resource management is outlined; topics include grazing, haying, fur harvesting, and timber removal. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, Refuge participation, hunting, violations, and safety. Items of interest, NR forms, and photographs are attached. Cooperative study of the Northeastern South Dakota resident Canada Goose population is attached.