Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge

The 11,556-acre refuge includes bottomland hardwoods, moist soil units, agricultural fields, and uplands along 23 miles of the Hatchie River.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service established this protected area in 1964 as a primary sanctuary for migratory birds in western Tennessee.

The refuge organizes environmental education programs and a Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest for students to learn about waterfowl conservation.

Visitors can reach the refuge office at Oneal Lake by taking Interstate 40 to Exit 52 and following Highway 76 for 1.5 miles south.

The refuge contains 9,764 acres of bottomland hardwood forests, 296 acres of open water, and 110 acres of scrub habitat for diverse wildlife species.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: 1964

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/hatchie

GPS coordinates: 35.50000,-89.21670

Latest update: April 10, 2025 03:02