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Even though the refuge’s main priority is to protect and conserve plants, fish, wildlife and their habitats, people can enjoy these beautiful places as well!  Things like hunting, fishing, photography, wildlife observation, environmental education and interpretation are enjoyed by many people at the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge.   

Activities

Hunting
Fishing
Birding
Boating - non-motorized
Boating - motorized
Ranger-led programs
Photography

Related Documents

Before you arrive at Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge, you might have some questions about where to go or what you might see. The brochure below may help answer some of those questions. 

Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie Brochure
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Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie Brochure
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Other Facilities in the Complex

Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the West Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

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Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 11,556 acres in west Tennessee, and serves as an important resting and feeding area for wintering waterfowl and other migratory birds.
National Wildlife Refuge
Stanton,TN
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Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge
Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1985. It has the largest tract of bottomland hardwood forest in Tennessee, and lies in the Lower Mississippi River floodplain.
National Wildlife Refuge
Ripley,TN
An image of a Northern Shoveler landing in a wetland.
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938 and became the first National Wildlife Refuge in the state of Tennessee. The refuge currently encompasses 1,850 acres and is located in Lake County, Tennessee.
National Wildlife Refuge
Union City,TN
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Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge
Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge was established to manage the upper third of Reelfoot Lake as a refuge for migratory birds. Reelfoot is a wintering ground for migratory waterfowl and bald eagles.
National Wildlife Refuge
Union City,TN

Locations

Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
(731) 738-2296
Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge234 Fort Prudhomme DriveHenning,TN38041