The following comments are on Chapter 3. 1. On page 26, line 37, recommend following change. “Without an understanding of the habitats and species found on national wildlife refuges, the capacity…” 2. The review of the chapter was both easy and difficult. It was easy because I found little with which I disagreed. But, on [...]

The following comments are on Chapter 2. 1. On page 8, lines 2 to 4, I suggest the following edits. The discussions now turns to how the Service can continue to more effectively and efficiently build on the successful National Wildlife Refuge System model – and its impressive array of conservation tools – to deliver [...]

The following comments related to Chapter 1. 1. The chapter should discuss that although hunters and anglers have played a key role and will continue to be long-term partners, their numbers are decreasing with time and they may not be a long-term focal client base. 2. There is a statement of wildlife observation increasing on [...]