FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE PROPOSES SEVEN NEW HUNTING AND FISHING PROGRAMS ON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing new hunting and fishing programs on seven national wildlife refuges as part of its annual Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations, which will appear in the Federal Register June 20. With these proposed additions, the National Wildlife Refuge System would offer 311 public hunting programs and 271 public fishing programs.

"Sportsmen and -women have made tremendous contributions to wildlife conservation throughout the history of the National Wildlife Refuge System," said Service Director Steve Williams. "I am committed to continuing to provide recreational opportunities such as hunting and fishing