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Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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Hog Island -t 2 acres in size, is the lone component of the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The island is located in Lake Michigan, east of Washington Island, in Door County, Wisconsin. The island was set aside by Executive Order in 1913 as a preserve and breeding ground for native birds. Along with Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge, Green Bay Refuge makes up the Wisconsin Islands Wilderness Area. The refuge is managed by staff at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, in Mayville, WI.
At one time, Hog Island was tree-covered. However -ll the trees are now dead and
many have fallen over. The island supports a nesting colony of herring gulls, double-crested cormorants and
a few red-breasted mergansers.
No development has occurred on the island due to its small size, remoteness and
landing difficulties. All public use is restricted due to ground nesting by migratory birds and the limited and treacherous access.
More Info
National Wildlife Refuge -- WI Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge -- WI Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge -- WI Leopold Wetland Management District -- WI Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
...thern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Bird Checklists of the United States Master Table of Contents United States and Canada U.S. Canada Great Plains States Colorado -- Iowa -- Kansas -- Minnesota
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Wisconsin Islands in the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge -- is just 2 acres. Designated wilderness
National Wildlife Refuge W4279 Headquarters Rd. Mayville, WI 53050 (920) 387-2658 Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge W4279 Headquarters Rd. Mayville, WI 53050 (920) 387-2658 Horicon National
Fox River National Wildlife Refuge Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Leopold Wetland Management District Necedah National
has been home to national wildlife refuges since 1912, when the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established on an island in Lake Michigan. Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge followed in
Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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