Category Archives: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
New Manager At Wildlife Refuge
“The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island welcomed Matt Hillman as its new manager on Monday.” “Hillman, who grew up in the MetroWest area and Worcester County, previously worked at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge in Chatham, where he … Continue reading →
Resumption of Entrance Fee At Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
An entrance fee at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will again be charged starting on Saturday Morning, June 27th. Passes, Duck Stamps, etc. can be purchased at the gatehouse, again.
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From Ranger Poole, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge”: “The entrance road has been reopened to motor vehicles. Now that Sandy Point State Beach Reservation has been reopened, motor vehicles can now travel the entire refuge road (or what we like … Continue reading →
Official Parker River National Wildlife Refuge: CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) NOTICE
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Status “During the current public health emergency, whenever possible, outdoor recreation sites at national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries will remain open to the public. Visitor Centers and other facilities, however, may be closed. … Continue reading →
Successful Learn to Waterfowl Hunt Workshop at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
On November 4, staff from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, MassWildlife, and Parker River NWR hosted a very successful Learn to Waterfowl Hunt workshop at the refuge. MassWildlife regularly hosts learn to hunt workshops for deer, turkeys, and … Continue reading →
Nancy Virginia Weare
“Nancy Virginia Weare of Exeter, formerly of Newburyport, Boston and Ipswich passed away peacefully at River-Woods in Exeter on December 12th at the age of 92.” “After retirement, Nancy decided to write ‘Plum Island, The Way It Was’, about her … Continue reading →
Annual Deer Hunt
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to all public entry on Wednesday, December 6th for the annual deer hunt. The refuge will reopen the following day, Dec. 7th, at sunrise.
Continue reading →Refuge Closes Portion of Hellcat Boardwalk
Important Notice The Marsh Loop section of the Hellcat Trail boardwalk is closed until further notice, pending completion of necessary repairs. We wish to thank the public for their patience. Ranger Poole, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
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