Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge spans 48,000 acres across Noxubee, Oktibbeha, and Winston Counties, featuring forests, lakes, and wetlands that support diverse wildlife populations.

The land, acquired through the Resettlement Administration in the 1930s, became a National Wildlife Refuge in 1940 to protect wetlands for migratory birds.

The refuge partners with Mississippi State University researchers to conduct studies on wildlife management and forest conservation practices.

Visitors can explore the refuge through multiple trails, observation platforms, and a 1,000-foot boardwalk leading to an overlook at Cypress Island.

The National Audubon Society recognizes this refuge as one of only five globally significant bird areas in Mississippi.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: 1940

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

GPS coordinates: 33.29440,-88.77880

Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:15