Why are hunting and fishing allowed on this National Wildlife Refuge, but not walking my dog, jogging, or biking?
The National Wildlife Refuge System was established in 1903 to “preserve a national network of lands and waters for the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources of the United States for the benefit of present and future generations.” This includes the following six priority public uses: wildlife observation, photography, interpretation, environmental education, hunting, and fishing. These pursuits are all wildlife dependent, while other activities such as jogging, biking, and dog walking can disturb wildlife and other visitors and can be done at many other places.
