New Hunt Regulations on Iroquois National Wildlife

  The press release has important news for Hunters. 

 

 Reminder of New Hunt Regulations on Iroquois National Wildlife

Hunters are reminded of changes in the hunt programs at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. Beginning with the 2009-2010 hunt season the refuge is using standardized application forms and permits which is necessary to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Privacy Act.
For deer, and upland small game (including woodcock, snipe and rail) the refuge will be instituting combination Refuge Hunt Brochures/Permits. There will be one brochure/permit for “Deer Hunting” and another for “Small Game and Other Migratory Bird Hunting”. When signed on the front the brochures will serve as valid permits for the duration of the State hunting seasons except that there is no hunting before October 1 or after the end of February. The brochure(s)/permit(s) must be on the hunter’s person while hunting on the refuge. Brochures can be obtained at any of the five hunter information kiosks, at the refuge office in person or via mail. Harvest reports will be optional this year; however, the information they provide to the refuge is valuable and we hope hunters will voluntarily complete these reports. Harvest reports can be obtained at the hunt kiosks, from the refuge office or downloaded as follows: for upland small game — http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-2362.pdf; for migratory birds other than waterfowl (woodcock, snipe and rail) — http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-2361.pdf; and for big game (deer and turkey) http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-2359. The refuge allows turkey hunting in the spring only.
For additional information, contact refuge staff at 585-948-5445. Also consult our website and printed fact sheets.
Iroquois NWR is located midway between Buffalo and Rochester, NY, in Genesee and Orleans Counties, and is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Individuals with disabilities and any other person who may need special assistance to participate in this program should contact the Refuge at 585/948-5445 or at the Federal Relay No. 1-800-877-8339.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.

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