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development as a Waterfowl Refuge, according to Executive Director Chester F. Phelps. Charles R. Davis of Westport, Connecticut,donated the parcel because he wanted to see It remain as open space and serve as a sanctuary for birds. Game Division Chief Dick Cross said, "Since the Rappahannock River has^no area which serves as a Waterfowl refuge, this property would lend Itself nicely to such a use." Cross estimates that the area could support 5,000-10,000 wintering geese If suitable food were provided. Such a wintering flock would improve goose hunting over a large area surrounding the refuge. The refuge site Is located some 5 miles downstream from the Route 301 bridge at Port Royal on the north shore of the Rappahannock. The main section consists almost entirely of open fields and Includes a considerable length of shoreline. A separate parcel is wooded and will pror bably be opened for squirrel hunting. Dove hunting may be permitted on the refuge tract since Waterfowl will not vet
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