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Exposing the Big Game

Officials say Chafee hunting plan poses danger

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Signs prohibiting entry and hunting have been posted on the boundary of the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge. Federal officials announced their intent to reverse a ban on hunting at the location in April, drawing concern from local residents and several town officials.

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Reversing a ban on hunting at the Chafee National Wildlife Refuge in Narragansett and South Kingstown continued to draw opposition this week as the deadline for comments drew to a close amid warnings of danger area residents face from hunters.

Among the last vocal critics was Robert Zarnetske, South Kingstown town manager, saying that nearby residents and homes could be hurt by weapons, including bullets from guns, hunters use to shoot deer, turkeys and birds on the Chafee property.

“The town further maintains allowing hunting at Chafee will expose the neighboring…

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