Summary

Description

A major wildlife objective for the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is the production of food for Canada geese during the fall migration, winter and spring migration. Crops are planted to furnish additional food for waterfowl. A second important refuge wildlife objective is duck production. Grasslands and croplands in the grassclover stage of rotation provide important nesting habitat for ducks, especially adjacent to the marsh. The use of agricultural lands for crop production prevents the invasion of brush and the loss of open habitats. Management of grasslands also helps to prevent invasion of brush. A third important refuge wildlife objective is providing habitat for the endangered Delmarva Fox Squirrel.