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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Currently Finalizing Draft Sport Hunting Plan and Environmental Assessment for Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

The comment period for the draft Sport Hunting Plan and Environmental Assessment for Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Bibb and Twiggs counties ended April 5, 2007.

The plan describes two alternatives for hunting on the refuge: (1) the no action alternative would close hunting on the refuge and (2) the proposed action alternative would allow limited hunting for white-tailed deer and feral hogs to continue.  Under the proposed action, hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hogs would occur under the amended Sport Hunting Plan.  Hunting would be carried out in accordance with Federal and State of Georgia regulations and refuge-specific regulations. 

Copies of the plan can be requested from the Headquarters office at Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge.  Written comments, requests for the plan, or questions can be directed to Carolyn Johnson, Assistant Refuge Manager, at 718 Juliette Road, Round Oak, GA  31038; (478) 986-5441.  For an electronic version (pdf file), please visit the following link: Draft Sport Hunting Plan.

The Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is currently 7,348 acres and is located in Bibb and Twiggs counties of Georgia.  The refuge lies on both sides of the Ocmulgee River six miles south of the City of Macon.  Hunting opportunities are available, along with fishing, wildlife observation, photography, and environmental education.

More information is available through the following links:

Draft Sport Hunting Plan (657 kb)

Environmental Assesment (2,309 kb)

News Release on Draft Sport Hunting Plan and Environmental Assessment for Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (15 kb)

 


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