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This annual narrative report for Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge and Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1996 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and weather conditions. Land acquisition is covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses management plan, and research and investigations, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, fire management, WPA easements, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, and waterfowl. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include trapping and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction and equipment replacement

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This narrative report for Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge summarizes refuge activities from calendar year 1971. The report begins with a summary of the weather and habitat conditions during the period. Water conditions and food and cover are described in this summary. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, fur animals, hawks, eagles and owls, other birds, fish, reptiles, and disease is also covered. The report includes a refuge development and maintenance section which discusses physical development, plantings, collections and receipts, control of vegetation, planned burning, and fires. Resource development is outlined; topics include grazing, haying, fur harvest, timber removal, commercial fishing, and other uses. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. The public relations section of the report discusses recreational uses, refuge visitors, refuge participation, hunting, violations, and safety. Items of interest, NR forms, and photographs are provided at the end of the report.

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This annual narrative report for Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge and Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments during the 1993 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and weather conditions. Land acquisition is covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses management plan, and research and investigations, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, funding, and safety is given. Habitat management is also covered; subjects include wetlands, forests, fire management, WPA easements, and private lands. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered and threatened species, and waterfowl. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include trapping and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction and equipment replacement

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from September to December 1954. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during the period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, collections, receipts, 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 physical developments, Refuge visitors, recreational uses, hunting, fishing, violations, and safety. Attachments include items of interest, NR forms, and photographs.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from September to December 1951. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during the period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, collections, receipts, 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 physical developments, Refuge visitors, recreational uses, hunting, fishing, violations, and safety. Attachments include items of interest, NR forms, and photographs.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from January to April 1949. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. 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, and violations. NR forms are attached

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from September to December 1952. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during the period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, collections, receipts, 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 physical developments, Refuge visitors, recreational uses, hunting, fishing, violations, and safety. Attachments include items of interest, NR forms, and photographs.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from May to August 1946. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. 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, and violations. NR forms are attached

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This annual narrative report for Alligator River NWR and Pea Island NWR summarizes Refuge activities during the 1991 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Land acquisition is also covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses the master plan, the management plan, public participation, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, research, and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, water birds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, marine mammals, scientific collections, animal control, marking, and bird banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilizationreplacement, communications systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end; Refuge brochures and newspaper articles are attached. A childrens book called Tammy Turtle was originally attached to this report; it is available to FWS personnel.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from May to August 1945. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. 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, and violations. NR forms are attached

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This annual narrative report for Alligator River NWR and Pea Island NWR summarizes Refuge activities during the 1990 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Land acquisition is also covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses the management plan, public participation, compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, research, and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, water birds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, marine mammals, scientific collections, animal control, marking, and bird banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilizationreplacement, communications systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end; Refuge brochures and newspaper articles are attached.

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This is a proposal to begin beaver trapping on Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge because beaver dams are preventing the flooding of impoundments for waterfowl.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from January to April 1944. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. 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, and violations. NR forms are attached

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This annual narrative report for Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge and Marais Des Cygnes Wildlife Refuge summarizes refuge activities during the 1997 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. The report includes a planning section which discusses compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates, and research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, other manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and other items is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, cropland, grassland, other habitats, haying, fire management, pest control, and water rights. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered andor threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and water birds, shorebirds, gulls, terns, and allied species, raptors, other migratory birds, game mammals, other residents wildlife, fisheries resources, and scientific collections. The public uses of the refuge described in this report include general, outdoor student classrooms, interpretive foot trails, interpretive exhibitsdemonstrations, other interpretive programs, hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation, other wildlife oriented recreation, camping, picnicking, other nonwildlife oriented research. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, equipment utilization and replacement, communications systems, computer systems, energy conservation and other. Items of interest are provided at the end.

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This annual narrative report for Alligator River NWR, Currituck NWR, and Pea Island NWR summarizes Refuge activities during the 1988 calendar year. The report begins with a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. Land acquisition is also covered. The report includes a planning section which discusses the master plan, the management plan, public participation, and compliance with environmental and cultural resource mandates. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and technical assistance is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, croplands, fire management, and pest control. The wildlife section of the report discusses wildlife diversity, endangered species, threatened species, waterfowl, marsh birds, water birds, shorebirds, raptors, game mammals, marine mammals, scientific collections, animal control, marking, and bird banding. The public uses of the Refuge described in this report include outdoor classrooms, interpretive exhibits, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilizationreplacement, communications systems, computer systems, and energy conservation. Cooperative programs and items of interest are provided at the end; Refuge brochures are attached.

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This annual narrative report for Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge summarizes activities during the 1990 calendar year. The report begins with an introduction to the refuge and a summary of the years highlights and climatic conditions. The report includes a planning section which discusses management plans and research and investigations. Refuge administration is outlined; information about personnel, youth programs, manpower programs, volunteer programs, funding, safety, and other items is given. Habitat management is also covered. Subjects include wetlands, forests, cropland, grasslands, grazing, haying, fire management, pest control and water rights. The wildlife section of the report discusses endangered and threatened species, waterfowl, marsh and waterbirds, shorebirds, gulls, terns and allied species, raptors, other migratory species, game mammals, other resident wildlife, fisheries resources, and scientific collections. The public uses of the refuge described in this report include outdoor student classrooms, interpretive foot trails, interpretive exhibitsdemonstrations, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife observation, other wildlife oriented recreation, picnicking, other nonwildlife oriented recreation, and law enforcement. The equipment and facilities section of the report provides information about new construction, rehabilitation, major maintenance, equipment utilization and replacement, communications systems, and computer systems. Items of interest are provided at the end.

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The Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Forest Management Plan is a general plan which outlines the Refuge management objectives, forest description, forest management objectives, silvicultural techniques, and problem areas relating to forest management on the Refuge.

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The Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Prescribed Fire Plan has been developed to meet the station objectives set forth in the Master Plan, by aiding the forest management objectives. The purpose of this plan is to establish a schedule of operations for the prescribed burns in 1995.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from September to December 1946. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. 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, and violations. NR forms are attached

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This plan provides guidelines for the administration of hunting activity and for the development, maintenance, and enforcement of regulations and guidelines on Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. It specifically addresses the areas of information, access, use patterns, regulations, area restrictions, permits, and enforcement. Target species include deer, waterfowl, and geese.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from May to August 1944. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. 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, and violations. NR forms are attached

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This interim plan for Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge cover an interim comprehensive conservation plan, a hunting and fishing plan and an interim compatibility determination. Attachments are also included, which cover Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge interim public access plan and an endangered species intraservice consultation. The Interim Comprehensive Conservation Plan is a general management guideline for the years that follow Refuge establishment. It covers establishing authorities and mission of Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, site information, habitat and wildlife management, law enforcement, refuge administration, public use opportunities and management, environmental education and refuge regulations, enforcement, hours and signs. The Interim Hunting and Fishing Plan covers conformance with statutory authorities, statement of goals, assessment, description of hunting and fishing program, measures taken to avoid conflicts with other management agencies, and conduct of the hunting and fishing program. The Interim Compatibility Determination covers refuge goals, availability of resources, anticipated impacts of the use, and public comments. Attachments follow which include Interim Public Access Plan and Endangered Species IntraService Consultation.

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from January to April 1948. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. 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, and violations. NR forms are attached

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This narrative report for Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from May to August 1948. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions and water conditions during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, and fish is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, and collections and receipts. 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, and violations. NR forms are attached

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The Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge Cropland Management Plan focuses on the production of supplemental grain and browse foods to maintain wildlife populations at approved objective levels. In addition, the prevention of undesirable brush and trees is emphasized. Division and management strategies are discussed.