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Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge
178 Hammond Avenue at Hwy 42 East
Turrell, Arkansas 72384
Email: glen_miller@fws.gov
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| Wapanocca NWR located 20 miles northwest of Memphis, Tennessee, in Crittenden County, Arkansas was established in 1961 to provided habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl. The refuge is located four miles west of the Mississippi River and protected from the river by the river levee. Prior to establishment of the refuge, it was the site of the Wapanocca Outing Club which was formed in 1886. This was one of the oldest and most prestigious hunting clubs. The club managed for waterfowl and most of the lake was set aside as a waterfowl sanctuary.
Today the refuge literally stands as a wildlife oasis in an agricultural sea. An excellent diversity of habitat exists comprised on mainly agricultural land, bottomland hardwood forest, early stage reforested hardwoods, open water and flooded cypress/willow swamp. Thirty small field impoundments totaling 190 acres have been developed for waterfowl in the agricultural area. Because of its strategic location in the heart of the Mississippi Flyway and the diverse habitat, the refuge is a prime wintering area for migratory waterfowl and a major stopping place for migrating warblers. Bald eagles, great blue herons, great egrets and anhingas nest on the refuge.
Due to loss of the major water source for the 600 acre Wapanocca Lake, fisheries has declined from historical levels, but the lake is still a major attraction for waterfowl to this area.
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A southern Hotspot
This is one of the most beautiful spots in the south, a place of real southern laid-back romance, secluded with a big sky view. Its southern swampy waterway and low water lake is simply enchanting.
Written by Talut
27-Aug-2008
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| Bird Checklists of the United States - Bird Checklists of the United States Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge Turrell, Arkansas Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge is located in Crittenden County in the delta of northeastern Arkansas ... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - ... Dardanelle, AR (Printed 3/95) Logan Cave National Wildlife Refuge -- AR Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge -- Turrell, AR (Updated 7/97) White River National Wildlife Refuge -- De Witt, AR ... | | Fish and Wildlife Service Adds Seven New Hunting and Fishing Programs - ... Chute National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas Upland game hunting on five refuges ... Refuge, Nebraska Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas North ... | | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | Southeast Region | Refuges - The mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, working with others, is to conserve, protect, and ... National Wildlife Refuge Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge Other Refuges administered: Big ... | | Sanctuary: U.S. Wildlife Refuges @ nationalgeographic.com - ... National Wildlife Reserve P.O. Box 1157, Crossett, AR 71635 r4rw_ar.fsl@mail.fws.gov Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge +1 870 343 2595 P.O. Box 279, Turrell, AR 72384 r4rw_ar.bgl@mail.fws.gov ... | | Arkansas Audubon Society - ... photographed by Carl Wagner on 3-9. AMERICAN TREE SPARROW: One was present at Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge on 1-22 and very well described by Rob Peeples, Virginia Reynolds, Carolyn Bullock ... | | Concept 1 - Concepts - Volume 1 - Draft Heritage Study and Environmental Assessment - ... Refuge (Missouri) 26. White River National Wildlife Refuge (Arkansas) 27. Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge (Arkansas) 28. Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Arkansas) 29. Felsenthal National ... | | The Natural Environment - Volume 2 - Draft Heritage Study and Environmental Assessment - Previous Draft Heritage Study and Environmental Assessment Table of Contents Next THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: THE DELTA AND ITS RESOURCES GENERAL OVERVIEW The word "delta" in the region of the ... | | Defenders of Wildlife -- National Wildlife Refuge System Directory - Arkansas - ... 473-2660 Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge 560 Polk 246 Gilliam, AR 71841 (870) 386-2700 Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge P.O. Box 279 Turrell, AR 72384 (870) 343-2595 White River National ... | | Area Campgrounds | | Graceland RV Park-Campground
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2481 Matthews Ave
Memphis, TN
(901) 458-2656
| Nylon Net Company
845 N Main St
Memphis, TN
(901) 526-6500
| Tommy Bronson Sporting Goods
109 S Highland St
Memphis, TN
(901) 458-5458
| Frayser Bait Shop
2989 Thomas St
Memphis, TN
(901) 358-0006
| 61 Bait Shop
5227 S 3rd St
Memphis, TN
(901) 785-6364
| Gator Brown's Bait & Tackle
6816 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN
(901) 382-8103
| Sam's Sport Stop
4081 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN
(901) 386-7711
| Glenn Springs Lake Store
284 Grimes Rd
Drummonds, TN
(901) 835-5253
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Park Place Hotel
5877 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN
(901) 767-6300
| Pinkowski & Company
5885 Ridgeway Center Pkwy
Memphis, TN
(901) 684-1080
| Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites
250 N Main St
Memphis, TN
(901) 527-7300
| Waterscape Backyard Resorts
5074 Whitehall Ave
Memphis, TN
(901) 766-9140
| Hyatt Regency Memphis
939 Ridge Lake Blvd
Memphis, TN
(901) 761-1234
| Memphis Marriott East
2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Memphis, TN
(901) 362-6200
| Radisson Inn Airport
2411 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN
(901) 332-2370
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| From I-55 heading south, turn off at exit #23 (Turrell exit), travel southeast on Highway 77 two miles, turn east on Highway 42, go under the railroad overpass and turn right at the top of the hill (refuge entrance). From I-55 heading north, turn off at exit 21 (Highway 42), travel east 1 ? miles on Highway 42, cross Highway 77, go under the railroad overpass and turn right at the top of the hill (refuge entrance).
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