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Muscatatuck
National Wildlife Refuge
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 Refuge Overview: Located in south central Indiana along the Muscatatuck River, Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966 to preserve habitat for migratory waterfowl. Most of the refuge’s 7,802 acres have been purchased using Migratory Bird Conservation Funds, which include Federal Duck Stamp dollars.
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Habitat: The lands protected by Muscatatuck National
Wildlife Refuge were at one time bottomland hardwood forest,
but were cleared, for the most part, by early settlers. Today
the refuge is being restored and boasts a wide variety of habitat
types, including wetlands, grasslands, croplands, hardwood forests,
and brush lands/successional forests. Over 280 species of birds
have been sited on the refuge, and migratory waterfowl use the
area extensively. |
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| Recreation Opportunities: Muscatatuck
is known as a site for excellent bird watching. Nine miles of roads
make the area very accessible for all visitors. Fishing and hunting
(rabbit, quail, and deer) are also allowed on the refuge.
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