Draft Hunt Plan Amendment and Categorical Exclusion for Public Review

Draft Hunt Plan Amendment and Categorical Exclusion for Public Review
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The refuge proposes to expand hunting opportunities on 98 acres of the Rapids Lake Hunt Unit in accordance with the existing refuge specific regulations. The hunt plan amendment and categorical exclusion documents provide additional information and are available for public review.  The comment period will stay open for 60 days through the end of the “2023–2024 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations” and closes August 22, 2023. If you wish to comment, please note “Minnesota Valley Refuge” in the subject line of an email, and address to HuntFishRuleComments@fws.gov. 

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Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a thriving urban refuge where nature connects people, communities and wildlife. Where diverse communities are welcomed through meaningful connections, educational opportunities and recreational experiences, while conserving wildlife habitat in the...
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Bloomington,MN
Carver,MN
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
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Washington,DC
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Midwest