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Photographic opportunity

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Thirty years ago I had a 3/4 acre pond constructed on my property so I could photograph waterfowl and other species in my own backyard.

My refuge here in Northwestern New Jersey is strictly for photography and I put out tons of feed each year, and although the ducks and geese may be hunted elsewhere, they find a safe haven and plenty of food here at all times. I have built permanent blinds and use our Rue Ultimate photo blinds. I have put up, and maintain, a dozen wood duck nest boxes. From March till October I average about 3 dozen wood ducks on my pond at one time, although I have had as many as 76. I usually average a couple dozen mallard ducks year round, but often have as many as 100, as well as a few black ducks. A pair of resident Canada geese raises a brood of goslings here each year and at other times of the year I often have a dozen or more geese coming in to feed.

Deer, wild turkey, herons, gray squirrels and song birds visit the pond while muskrats and turtles live in it and crawl out on the logs.

Now, for the first time, I am opening my refuge, on a very limited basis, for personally conducted "pay per shoot" photography.

For information, price and to schedule an appointment please contact our office at 908-362-6616 and ask for Leonard Lee Rue III.