Upwards of 50% of the historical marshes that once occurred in the Ten Thousand Islands Region have been lost in the last 75 years (mainly due to mangrove forest expansion), and hunter numbers have significantly increased since the Refuge was first established. During the 2023-2024 season, Refuge staff will be collecting hunter harvest data and will be hosting a post-season hunter meeting in February 2024.
Please join us at the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center (33000 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee FL) on Thursday, February 15, 2024. A Welcome Reception will begin at 6:30pm with snacks and drinks, followed by a discussion about habitat and hunting at Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Meeting tickets are FREE, but seats are limited, please register at eventbrite.com
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