Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge

Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge is a conservation area in the Mississippi Delta combining wetlands, forests, and open fields. The landscape provides habitat for numerous native species across this river region.

The refuge was established in 2004 as part of the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Its creation reflected growing efforts to protect the Mississippi Delta ecosystem.

Educational programs at the refuge teach visitors about wildlife conservation methods and the natural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.

The refuge is accessed through maintained roads winding through the property where visitors can pursue various activities. Wildlife observation and photography are possible year-round, while hunting and fishing occur only during designated seasons.

The refuge encompasses some 13,000 acres of former Farmers Home Administration lands that now serve as critical habitat for fish and wildlife populations. This conversion shows how abandoned agricultural land can become vital conservation areas.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: 2004

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

GPS coordinates: 32.96040,-90.72950

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20