The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed opening new hunting and fishing programs on seven national wildlife refuges in Louisiana, Minnesota, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oregon and Virginia as part of its annual Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations. The Service also proposed increased opportunities for hunting and fishing at three refuges. With the changes in this proposed rule there will be 315 public hunting programs and 274 public fishing programs on national wildlife refuges.
"Each year, millions of hunters and anglers enjoy their favorite pastime on national wildlife refuges and this year the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to expand these opportunities," said Service Director Steve Williams. "Since 1903, America
