Assabet River NWR Final CCP - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Appendix F: Staffing Charts
Compatibility Determination
Use: Hunting – Big Game , Upland Game, and Migratory Bird
Refuge Name: Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge
Establishing Authority: Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established
in 2000 under an Act Authorizing the Transfer of Certain Real Property for Wildlife, or
Other Purposes. (16 U.S.C. 667b).
Refuge Purpose: Assabet River NWR’s purpose is its “...particular value in carrying out
the national migratory bird management program.” (16 U.S.C. 667b-d, as amended)
National Wildlife Refuge System Mission: To administer a national network of lands
and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the
fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the
benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
Description of Proposed Use:
Migratory Game Bird Hunting
This activity involves the taking of American woodcock on portions of the refuge north of
Hudson Road.
Big Game Hunting
This activity involves the taking of white-tailed deer and turkey. Archery, shotgun and
primitive firearm deer hunting opportunities will be provided on portions of the refuge.
Only portable stands are allowed and no tree spiking is permitted.
For the section of the refuge north of Hudson Road and inside of the Patrol Road, whitetailed
deer may be taken by shotgun, archery and primitive firearms. For the section of
the refuge outside of the Patrol Road and for the area to the south of Hudson Road, whitetailed
deer may be taken only by archery.
For the section of the refuge north of Hudson Road and inside of the Patrol Road, turkey
may be taken by bow and arrow or shotgun. Lead shot will be allowed. Turkey hunters
may use only bow and arrow outside the Patrol Road and south of Hudson Road.
Upland Game
This activity involves the taking of gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and ruffed grouse.
These animals are taken with shotguns only; non-toxic shot is required. Hunting will be
limited to the area north of Hudson Road and inside the Patrol Road.
All applicable Federal (50 CFR Part 32) and State hunting regulations will be in force on
the refuge, including the discharge of firearms or arrows across or within 150 feet of any
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