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Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge
Reelfoot State Wildlife Management Area
Reelfoot Lake State Park
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge
Big Oak Tree State Park
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| National Park Overview: |
 | During the winter of 1811-12, a series of some 1,874 recorded tremors within the New Madrid fault dramatically altered the landscape on some 30-50,000 square miles of land ceating Reelfoot Lake in extreme northwest Tennessee.
Reelfoot NWR was established in 1941 to manage the northern third of the lake under a 75-year lease agreement with the State of Tennessee. Additional lands acquired in Southwestern KY extended the refuge to its current 10,428 acres. Due to the refuge's proximity to the Mississippi River, it has always been a major stopover point and wintering area for waterfowl of the Mississippi Flyway.
In recent years, mallard populations peak at nearly 400,000 birds in midwinter, with Canada goose populations occasionally reaching 100,000 birds by mid January. These often spectacular concentrations are enhanced with a variety of other waterfowl species, as well up to 200 wintering bald eagles, (one of the largest concentrations in the eastern United States). Some 239 species of birds have been documented on the refuge, along with 52 species of mammals, and 75 species of reptiles and amphibians.
Designated as an Important Bird Area by the American Bird Conservancy, the refuge continues to play a significant role in providing for the needs of a significant portion of the birds migrating along the Mississippi river corridor. |
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| Public Lands Day at Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge - Home. Resorts and Lodging. Guides. Restaurants. General Reelfoot Information. Calendar of Events. Fishing Information Hunting Information. Eagle Information. Links. Waterfowl Seasons. Weather. ... | | Reelfoot Lake Outdoors- hunting, fishing and eagle watching. Reelfoot is the famous earthq - Reelfoot lake information that includes resorts and lodging, guides, hunting, fishing, and eagle watching. Reelfoot also has excellent crappie fishing, bass fishing and waterfowl hunting.... | | Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge - Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge. Randy Cook Refuge Complex Manager Clarke Dirks Refuge Manager Deisha Norwood-Stampley Assistant Refuge Manager Refuge Office Reelfoot NWR 4343 Highway 157 ... | | Area Campgrounds | | Relax Inn & Kampgrounds
650 Us Highway 61
New Madrid, MO
(573) 748-5513
| Hayti / Portageville KOA
2824 MO State E Outer Road
Portageville, MO
(573) 359-1580
| KOA Campgrounds
2824 Mo State Outer Rd
Portageville, MO
(573) 359-0965
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Bruce's Place
115 Harrell St
Ridgely, TN
(731) 264-5060
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Hamilton's Resort
4992 Hamilton Rd
Hornbeak, TN
(731) 538-2325
| Blue Bank Marina
813 Lake Dr
Hornbeak, TN
(731) 538-2112
| White's Landing
1605 State Route 21 E
Tiptonville, TN
(731) 253-3100
| Sonny's Boys Resort
3060 State Route 21 E
Tiptonville, TN
(731) 253-0055
| Sportsman Resort
100 Sportsmans Resort LN
Tiptonville, TN
(731) 253-6581
| Blue Basin Cove Bed & Breakfast
100 Blue Basin Rd
Tiptonville, TN
(731) 253-9064
| Gray's Camp
40 Grays Camp Ln
Tiptonville, TN
(731) 253-7813
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| Directions: |
| The Refuge Headquarters is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Union City, Tennessee. From Union City take Highway 22 north approximately 15 miles, turn right on Highway 157; refuge headquarters is located exactly 1 mile on left. |
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