Summary

Description

This Annual Narrative Report covers refuge activities for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex for calendar year 1976. This annual narrative report for Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge, West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge, Navarre Unit, and Darby Unit outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1975 fiscal year. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions, habitat conditions, and water conditions during the year. The Construction and Maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and safety improvements. The Habitat Management section, including Wetland Management and Cropland Management, follows. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, mammals, and raptors is also covered. Resource Management is outlined; topics include fur harvesting. The Interpretation and Recreation section of the report describes recreational uses, refuge visitors, refuge participation, hunting, violations, and safety.A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. Cedar Point and West Island National Wildlife Refuge reports follow. The report emphasizes developments toward the Ottawa YCC Camp.