HUNTING AT THE

IROQUOIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

The Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Public hunting is a tool used to manage wildlife populations competing for limited habitat. Responsible hunting can also provide a quality recreational experience which does not conflict with our primary mission. While visiting the refuge we ask that you observe the following:

* To protect waterfowl and other migratory birds from potential lead poisoning, nontoxic shot will be required for the shotgun hunting of all species except for deer and turkey, beginning with the 1995-96 hunting season. * Hunting is permitted in accordance with state and federal regulations and the additional restrictions described below:

Upland Game Small Game and Furbearers - Ringneck pheasant, ruffed grouse, cottontail rabbit, gray squirrel, woodchuck, raccoon, skunk, opossum and fox may be taken from the refuge. - No special permits are required during daylight hours. Permits, required for night hunting of furbearers, are available at no charge from the refuge office.

Big Game Deer (Archery, shotgun and muzzleloader) - No special permits are required. - Portable tree stands may be used. The construction of new and the use of existing permanent tree stands is prohibited. - During shotgun deer season, access on Onondaga Nature Trail is limited to deer hunters only.

Advance relations are required for opening day and at least the first Saturday (depending on season dates). A special pre-registered drawing will be held on before the opening of the season. Those selected will be notified by mail. On all other hunt days hunters must be at the Waterfowl Check Station on Route 77 by 5:00 A.M. to participate in the daily drawing. All hunters MUST have in their possession a valid state hunting license, valid Federal Duck Stamp and Waterfowl Identification ID Card to be included in the drawing and subsequent hunt.

Hunters must possesss no more than 20 shells per day. Decoys reduce the chance of crippled birds. Each hunter must provide and use a minimum of six (6) waterfowl decoys. Retrievers are encouraged but not mandatory. Other Migratory Birds (Woodcock, snipe and rail) Hunting will occur only in the area to the east of Sour Springs Road. Hunting times are sunrise to sunset. No special permits are required.

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY, AND WITH PERMISSION OF, THE IROQUOIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. For more information contact: Refuge Manager Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge P.O. Box Casey Road Alabama, New York 14003-0517 Telephone: (716) 948-5445

HEARING IMPAIRED VISITORS May call the New York Relay Center at 1-800-662-1220 TDD 1-800-421-1220 voice.