Category:	Agri Tourism
Title:	Devils Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
Listing URL:	http://www.devilslakend.com
Description:	Wildlife Viewing Sully's Hill National Game Preserve (701) 766-4272 Sullys Hill National Game Preserve has an auto tour and nature trail. The 4 mile interpreted auto tour is usually open from May through October. Gates are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the summer. There is a 1 mile self-guided nature trail that takes visitors along a wooded stream and through the wooded terrain of the preserve where you might see white tailed deer, wood ducks and warblers. Sullys Hill is located south of Devils Lake, ND. Named after General Alfred Sully who led an expedition to the south shore of Devils Lake in 1865. It is one of the nation's 500 National Wildlife Refuges. It was originally set aside in 1904 by President Theodore Roosevelt, as a big game preserve, to help save two of North America's most majestic species: bison and elk. By the time Sullys Hill became a big game preserve in 1914, American bison were considered an endangered species. They had disappeared from North Dakota by 1884. In 1895, only 20 wild bison remained in the United States and 250 were left in Canada. By 1900, Elk were gone from much of their native range, including North Dakota. Protective laws, the establishment of refuges, and propagation of private herds helped save the species. Bison are now numbering approximately 75,000 in North America. The Bison is now out of danger. For the Elk, habitat protection and regulated hunting have helped elk numbers recover. Currently, Sullys Hill is managed as a refuge and breeding ground for birds and other wildlife as well as a big game preserve. Sullys Hill has also been developed into a Regional Conservation Learning Center and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Some of the wildlife that can be seen at Sullys Hill includes: Bison, Elk, White-tailed deer, prairie dogs, waterfowl, foxes, raccoons, skunks, weasels, mink, gray and fox squirrels, muskrats, rabbits, woodchucks, many species of songbirds, shorebirds, bald and golden eagles. Sullys Hill has: A visitor center with various displays.Outdoor classrooms for conservation or wildlife studies or programs.Outdoor amphitheater featuring environmental, cultural and historical programs. Hiking and nature trail with interpretive stops.Self-guided auto tour route to see wildlife.Cross country ski trails in winter months.Special tours for groups by appointment.Many bird watching and photography opportunities. Overlooks-viewing Devils Lake and varied habitats in Sullys Hill National Wildlife Refuge. Lake Region Birding Trail Wetlands, Woodlands, and Prairies Welcome to the Devils Lake Basin with its wealth of wildlife species and public lands. This area is part of the Prairie Pothole Region made up of valuable complexes of wetlands interspersed with important grassland habitats. Adding to the uniqueness of the basin are tracts of hardwood deciduous forests that are an anomaly on the prairie. This mixture of wetlands and lakes along with grasslands and woodlands contribute to the species richness of birds in the region. These habitat resources are not only valuable to wildlife but also perform important functions for the human environment in terms of water quality improvements, minimizing erosion, flood water management, carbon sequestrations, ground water recharge, recreation, tourism, and education. Many of the wetlands, woodlands, grasslands, and associated wildlife are harbored in the area's public lands. The Basin's public lands are comprised of the National Wildlife Refuge System, ND State Parks, ND Game and Fish lands, and County Recreation areas. This panel will provide you an introduction to public areas which await you with their wide array of bird life.Important public lands to visit in the Devils Lake Basin consist of Sullys Hill National Game Preserve, Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge, and the Nikolaisen, Wengeler, Martinson, and Hofstrand Waterfowl Production areas. These are all part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. ND State Parks in the area include Graham's Island State Park and Shelver's Grove State Park. And if you travel to Stump Lake you can enjoy the Old Settlers Park, Black Swan Game Management Area, and Stump Lake National Wildlife Refuge.We hope you enjoy the diversity of habitats in the Region, the richness of our area's bird life, and the hospitality of the Devils Lake Region. Send us an email at chamber@gondtc.com and we will send you a map with more detailed information on each of the areas. Also, visit the Sullys Hill Birding and Nature Festival website to learn more about the annual regional event. Don't miss the 8th Annual Sullys Hill Birding & Nature Festival June 14-17 2007! For more information call 701-766-4272
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