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Date:         Sun, 6 Sep 1992 20:36:33 EDT
Reply-To:     "Norman C. Saunders" <NYS@NIHCU.BITNET>
From:         "Norman C. Saunders" <NYS@NIHCU.BITNET>
Subject:      Fishing On Nat'l Wildlife Refuges

Fish and Wildlife Service
For Release: September 3, 1992


Dorothy Deas  202-208-5634


      Fishing, Endangered Species Highlighted In New Publications
                From The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service


     The Interior  Department's U.S.  Fish and  Wildlife Service has an-
nounced the  release of a new booklet, Your Guide to Fishing on National
Wildlife Refuges, and two posters, "Endangered Means There's Still Time"
and "Cats of North America."

     "The fishing  guide and  posters capture  the beauty of wildlife in
full-color photographs and are meant to convey an educational message to
all concerning  this Nation's  wildlife legacy  and the plight of endan-
gered species," said Service Director John Turner.

     Your Guide  to Fishing  on National Wildlife Refuges highlights nu-
merous fishing  spots found throughout the National Wildlife Refuge Sys-
tem.   The 36-page color booklet describes fishing opportunities on over
200 refuges,  including a  number of  coastal refuges  that do not allow
fishing within  their borders but offer access points to excellent sport
fishing waters  further off the coast.  The guide also includes specific
information on  fish species, season dates, and any special regulations,
as well  as details  on facilities,  access  (including  the  disabled),
nearby towns,  and directions  to refuges.   Special sections of fishing
tips offer anglers advice on how to have a safe and enjoyable visit.

     The guide,  developed through a partnership between the Service and
the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.), was unveiled at the Bass-
master Classic fishing tournament in Birmingham, Alabama, on July 31.

     "Endangered Means  There's Still  Time" is the first in a series of
posters which  feature endangered  species from  a variety  of different
habitats.   This first  poster highlights  six species native to coastal
areas: the  San Francisco garter snake, the California clapper rail, the
mission blue  butterfly, Menzies' wallflower, the brown pelican, and the
leatherback sea turtle.

     "Cats of  North America" is the second poster in a series which be-
gan with  birds of  prey ("Raptors:  Hunters on  the Wing").  It depicts
five native  cats: the  ocelot, the Florida panther, the lynx, the moun-
tain lion,  and the  bobcat.  These posters are designed to raise public
awareness of lesser-known types of wildlife found in North America.

     Your Guide  to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges can be obtained
from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Publications Distribution Unit,
Mailstop 130  ARLSQ, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, or by call-
ing 703-358-1711.   Posters may be ordered by writing to the Superinten-
dent of  Documents, Washington,  DC   20402, or by calling 202-783-3238.
"Endangered Means  There's Still  Time" (product number 024-010-00693-5)
is available  for $4.75.   "Cats  of North America" (product number 024-
010-00694-3) is  available for  $5.50.   "Raptors: Hunters  in the Wing"
(product number 024-010-00687-1) remains available for $3.50.

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     The foregoing  information is provided as a service of The Osprey's
Nest, a  computer bulletin  board for birders and other amateur natural-
ists in  the Washington,  D.C. suburbs.  The system answers the phone at
300, 1200, or 2400 baud, with communications parameters set at 8N1.  The
Osprey's Nest  phone number  is (301) 989-9036 and is available 24 hours
per day,  7 days per week.  The bulletin board is also accessible via PC
Pursuit.

     The Osprey's Nest is in no way connected with either the Department
of the Interior or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  The opinions ex-
pressed in  this press release are those of the current Administration's
political appointees to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S.
Fish and  Wildlife Service  and generally  do not represent those of the
system operator of The Osprey's Nest.
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