Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge spans 4,083 acres of flat land with cultivated farmlands, old fields, and hardwood bottomland forests divided by Tippo Bayou.

Established in 1990, these lands underwent extensive clearing and drainage for cotton cultivation before and after the Civil War.

The refuge education programs teach visitors about local ecosystems through workshops and guided nature observations throughout the year.

Public roads remain accessible from mid-September through May 1, allowing visitors to observe wildlife and participate in hunting activities.

Winter floods in old oxbows and fields along Tippo Bayou create seasonal wetlands that attract large numbers of waterfowl.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: 1990

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

GPS coordinates: 33.80220,-90.10490

Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:29