Happy birthday to the National Wildlife Refuge System!
It all started in 1903 when President Theodore Roosevelt protected Pelican Island for nesting birds. Today, the Refuge System includes 570+ refuges across the country.
By the Numbers:
2.63M annual hunting visits
8.61M annual fishing visits
4,197 miles of public trails and boardwalks
7,352 lane miles of public roads
📷American avocet at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge National by Jean Zuo (STE)
Rise and shine in the best way possible - with a sunrise drive into the African bush. Tadiwa is your director, and Jordan is here to chat. Bring on those questions & comments
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