Summary

Description

This annual narrative report for Back Bay NWR, Mackay Island NWR, and Fisherman Island NWR outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1969 calendar year. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions, habitat conditions, water conditions, and food and cover conditions during the year. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, rodents, mammals, raptors, fish, reptiles, and diseases is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, collections and receipts, vegetation control, prescribed burning, and wildfires. Resource management is outlined; topics include commercial fishing. 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. NR forms and photographs are attached.