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LBL to Re-Open Wildlife Refuges
GOLDEN POND, KY - Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will re-open Rushing Bay, Duncan Bay, Duncan Lake, Smith Bay, Fulton/Honker Bay, Honker Lake Refuge, Long Creek Waterfowl Refuge, and portions of Energy Lake on March 16. Hematite Lake will also be open March 16 for bank fishing only.
"These areas are closed November 1 through March 15, primarily as waterfowl and eagle refuges. We appreciate public cooperation in protecting these areas for wildlife," said Steve Bloemer, LBL Wildlife Biologist. "The majority of wintering eagles and waterfowl will have begun migrating back north by early to mid-March, permitting the refuges to be re-opened."
Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with "Friends of LBL", to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. Additional information is also available at www.lbl.org, or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000.
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Media Contact: 270-924-2000
(February 26, 2009)