Summary

Description

This narrative report for Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge outlines Refuge accomplishments from May through August of 1961. The report begins by summarizing the weather conditions, habitat conditions, water conditions, and food and cover during this period. Wildlife including migratory birds, upland game birds, big game animals, furbearers, predators, rodents, raptors, fish, reptiles, and disease is also covered. The Refuge development and maintenance section discusses physical developments, plantings, collections and receipts, and wildfires. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is included. The public relations section of the report describes recreational uses, Refuge visitors, and Refuge participation. The resource management section discusses grazing. NR forms, photographs, newspaper articles, and narrative reports on Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge are attached.