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| Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes |
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| National Park Overview: |
 | Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge lies at the north end of Cayuga Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Located between Syracuse and Rochester, in Seneca and Wayne Counties, Montezuma serves as a major resting area for waterfowl and other waterbirds on their journeys to and from nesting areas in northeastern and east-central Canada.
Fall peaks of Canada geese reach over 60,000 birds; in spring this number has exceeded 100,000. Spring migration peaks of snow geese have recently exceeded 100,000 birds. Late fall use by mallards has exceeded 100,000 birds. Use by American black ducks in the fall often reaches 25,000.
Bald eagles have resided on the refuge since 1986, first producing offspring in 1987. Several pair of osprey also nest on the refuge. There are established nesting colonies of black terns, black-crowned night-herons, and great blue herons. Dewatered refuge impoundments provide significant foraging habitat for shorebirds during the late summer and fall.
Currently, the refuge consists of more than 8,000 acres as efforts to restore and preserve the marsh continue with the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. This project involves the Service, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, conservation organizations, corporations, and private landowners, all working together to restore and enhance wetland habitats and the populations of wetland-dependant wildlife on 36,050 acres of the former Montezuma Marsh. The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is part of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, an international agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico that seeks to restore, conserve, and enhance wetland habitats and waterfowl populations throughout North America. The National Audubon Society recognized the Montezuma Wetlands Complex as its first Important Bird Area in New York, as well as a Globally Important Bird Area. |
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One of my favorite parks
I am approaching 60 and have been birding at Montazuma since I was a small child. I go several times a year at different seasons. Sometimes see alot sometimes not so much but it makes for a wonderful day.
Written by Edward Lewis
21-Apr-2009
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| Campgrounds | |  | Sned-Acres Family Campground - Ovid, NY
Sned-Acres Family Campground is located on Rt 89 in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region. Surrounded by wine country: overlooking Cayuga Lake. You will find peaceful and quiet surroundings always kept clean and neat. Whether you are here for overnight, the week, or the season you will feel right at home.
Web Site: http://www.sned-acres.com/ |
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| |  | Holiday Hill Campground - Springwater, NY
Holiday Hill Campground, located just 40 miles south of Rochester, in the western Finger Lakes Region of NY, has what you?ve been looking for. At Holiday Hill you can enjoy great camping and also visit nearby attractions such as Widmer Winery and other attractions nearby.
Web Site: http://www.holidayhillcampground.com/index.htm |
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| Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - ESF-TWS. College of Environmental Science and Forestry Chapter of The Wildlife Society. ESF-TWS Home. Meetings/ Events. New York Chapter. National Chapter. TWS Program for Certification. TWS... | | Recommended Birding Sites near Rochester, NY - Recommended Birding Sites. Rochester and the Genesee Region. An often seen topic among the various electronic forums across the world is: I am visiting this area at this time of year and have a... | | Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Home page (created 1998) of Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, in Region 5 of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System. | | Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - Origins - Origin of Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge | | Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. Contributed by: Rob Scott and Kurt Fox. Rating. Fall. Winter. Spring. Late Summer. Site history/background. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) lies at... | | Area Campgrounds | | | | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Newark Rod & Gun Club
5704 Tellier Rd
Newark, NY
(315) 331-0623
| Barry's Bait & Tackle
818 Waterloo Geneva Rd
Waterloo, NY
(315) 539-5341
| Roy's Marina Inc
4398 Clarks Pt
Geneva, NY
(315) 789-3094
| Lyons Rod & Gun Club Inc
Leach Rd
Lyons, NY
(315) 946-4331
| Fish Gutz
173 State St
Auburn, NY
(315) 282-0648
| Bearwood Bait & Tackle Shop
695 Crow Hill Rd
Skaneateles, NY
(315) 685-7243
| Bay Bridge Sport Shop
9555 Ridge Rd
North Rose, NY
(315) 587-9508
| Marriage Hunting Fishing: Aurelius Town Clerk
1241 W Genesee Street Rd
Auburn, NY
(315) 255-1894
| Bass Pro Shops
1579 Clark Street Rd
Auburn, NY
(315) 258-2700
| Marriage Hunting Fishing: Cayuga Village Clerk
6205 Railroad St
Cayuga, NY
(315) 252-1707
| Whispering Pines Hideaway
548 Townline Rd
Lyons, NY
(315) 946-6170
| Mc Intyre's Bait Farm Inc
572 Fintches Corners Rd
Red Creek, NY
(315) 754-0091
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Geneva on the Lake
1001 Lochland Rd
Geneva, NY
(315) 789-7190
| Mirbeau Inn & Spa
851 W Genesee Street Rd
Skaneateles, NY
(315) 685-5006
| Holiday Inn Waterloo
2468 State Route 414
Waterloo, NY
(315) 539-8355
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| Driving Directions The refuge entrance is located on NY 5 & US 20 between Seneca Falls and Auburn and is just minutes from Exit 41 on the New York State Thruway.
From exit 41, turn right onto NY 414.
At the first stop light, turn left onto NY 318 and follow for approximately 5 miles to the end of NY 318.
Turn left onto NY 5 & US 20 and follow for 1.25 miles.
Turn left into the refuge entrance. |
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