Summary

Description

This narrative report for Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge summarizes refuge activities for calendar year 1966. The report begins with a summary of weather and habitat conditions during the period. A wildlife section covers migratory birds, big game animals, furbearers, fish, and reptiles. A refuge development and maintenance section outlines physical development, plantings, vegetation control, and fires. A resource management section summarizes fur harvest in the refuge. The field investigation and applied research section discusses bird banding, scientific collecting, and predator control. The public relations section outlines recreational use, refuge visitation, hunting, law enforcement, and safety. Items of interest are provided at the end of the report.